For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 808 students in 95316, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95316, CA are Gratton Charter, Denair Elementary Charter Academy and Denair Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95316 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95316, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95316, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
95316, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: K-8
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95316, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95316, CA include Gratton Charter, Denair Elementary Charter Academy and Denair Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 95316?
3 public charter schools are located in 95316.
What is the racial composition of students in 95316?
95316 public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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