School Choice

School Choice and Homeschool in California

Private school choice programs, charter schools, homeschool rules and private schools in California. Facts as of November 2026.

Choice programs0None found
Charter schoolsAllowedPublic charter law
Homeschool noticeYesTesting: No

Private school choice programs

How they work ›

No state-funded or tax-credit private school choice program was found for California.

Charter schools

California has a public charter school law.

Official source

Homeschool rules

Families may operate a home school as a private school by filing a private school affidavit with the state each year, or use a credentialed tutor. The state does not require standardized testing or assessment of privately educated students. Check your state's law before you start.

Notice: Yes Testing: No

Law: Cal. Educ. Code § 33190; § 48222. Official source

Notes

No state private school choice program.

Some items in a note may rest on news reports rather than an official source.

Private schools in California

The private school list will appear here after the first scheduled update.

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Sources: California Department of Education: Private Schools (affidavit and home schooling FAQ), California Department of Education: Charter Schools, NCES Private School Universe Survey. State facts as of November 2026. Check your state's law before you start.