For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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