For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 910 students in Arcata, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Arcata, CA are Union Street Charter, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy and Coastal Grove Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcata, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Arcata have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Arcata, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Fuente Nueva Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Trillium Charter
Charter School
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Gr: K-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Arcata, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Arcata, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Arcata, CA include Union Street Charter, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy and Coastal Grove Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Arcata?
7 public charter schools are located in Arcata.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcata?
Arcata public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Arcata are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Arcata include: Coastal Grove Charter vs. Fuente Nueva Charter, Laurel Tree Charter vs. Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy, Fuente Nueva Charter vs. Coastal Grove Charter
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