California’s charter schools are non-profit, tuition-free public schools that expand educational options for families. With nearly 1,300 schools across the state of California, they serve diverse communities and offer programs ranging from college prep and STEM to the arts, Montessori education, language immersion, and flexible learning models.

Charter schools are held to rigorous accountability standards and regularly reviewed for performance and student impact. Designed to meet the needs of all learners, they continue to evolve to provide high-quality public education—one reason most California parents support them.