Canyon Charter School was founded in 1894 on a portion of the Rancho Boca de Santa Monica land grant. The heart of the campus is the historic one room schoolhouse which contains our library of over 6,000 volumes and includes a museum of local history and culture.

This charming schoolhouse is the oldest school building in use by children in Los Angeles County. With its classic bell tower, it is a symbol of enlightenment and endurance. The bell still rings out at the end of the school day, just as it has for over a century.

Canyon is within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean, in a locale with a rich history that draws from Spanish and Mexican settlers, Chumash Indians, Japanese fishermen, Russian workers, and German emigres.

Throughout the campus historic photos, native plants, and faithfully kept traditions give students a continued awareness of the school's heritage. Canyon students have the rare opportunity, not only to study history, but also to live it.