For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 409 students in Glenn County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Glenn County, CA are Success One!, Walden Academy and William Finch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Glenn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success One!
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Gr: K-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Glenn County, CA include Success One!, Walden Academy and William Finch.
How many public charter schools are located in Glenn County?
3 public charter schools are located in Glenn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County?
Glenn County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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