For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 957 students in El Cerrito, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in El Cerrito, CA are Invictus Academy Of Richmond and Summit Public School K2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cerrito, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in El Cerrito have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 El Cerrito, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Summit Public School K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
El Cerrito, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in El Cerrito, CA include Invictus Academy Of Richmond and Summit Public School K2.
How many public charter schools are located in El Cerrito?
2 public charter schools are located in El Cerrito.
What is the racial composition of students in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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