For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 791 students in Fairfax, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fairfax, CA are Ross Valley Charter and Heartwood Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfax, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Fairfax have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Fairfax, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Gr: K-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fairfax, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fairfax, CA include Ross Valley Charter and Heartwood Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Fairfax?
2 public charter schools are located in Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax?
Fairfax public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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