For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 836 students in 95949, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95949, CA are Arete Charter Academy and John Muir Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95949 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95949, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95949, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Gr: 6-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95949, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95949, CA include Arete Charter Academy and John Muir Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95949?
2 public charter schools are located in 95949.
What is the racial composition of students in 95949?
95949 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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