Plainview Academic Charter Academy

Nestled in the quiet, hillside community of Tujunga — one of the more laid-back and nature-adjacent corners of the greater LA area — Plainview Academic Charter Academy serves families looking for a smaller, charter school alternative to the traditional LAUSD experience. Academics here are a work in progress, with test scores currently below state averages across English and math, so families with strong academic priorities may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, for parents drawn to Tujunga's tight-knit, small-town-within-a-big-city feel and who value community over rankings, it's worth an in-person visit to get a real sense of the school's culture and direction.