For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 9,559 students in 95608, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95608, CA are California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus and California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95608 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95608, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95608, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Gr: K-8 | 1,477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Gr: K-12 | 7,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
95608, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Gr: K-6
4825 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
5825 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95608, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95608, CA include California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus and California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses.
How many public charter schools are located in 95608?
4 public charter schools are located in 95608.
What is the racial composition of students in 95608?
95608 public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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