Top 10 Best Contra Costa County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public charter schools serving 9,091 students in Contra Costa County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Eagle Peak Montessori, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Antioch Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Contra Costa County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Grades: 1-8
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,346 students
Rank: #33.
Antioch Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3325 Hacienda Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 S. 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Antioch Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 W. Tenth St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #66.
Caliber: Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Berk Ave.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 685-9886
Grades: K-8
| 886 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 440 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Summit Public School K2
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Grades: 7-12
| 517 students
Rank: #99.
Summit Public School: Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 593 students
Rank: #1010.
Caliber: Changemakers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Grades: K-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1111.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Marina Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #1212.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Marina Way S.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
Invictus Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7150 Portola Dr.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 964-7581
Grades: 7-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1414.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Grades: 5-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #1515.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #1616.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Contra Costa County, CA

Contra Costa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Eagle Peak Montessori, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Antioch Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
16 public charter schools are located in Contra Costa County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County, CA?
Contra Costa County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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