Best Merced County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 724 students in Merced County, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Merced County, CA are Ballico-cressey Community Charter and Merced Scholars Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Merced County, CA public charter schools have an score of 24% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Merced County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Merced County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ballico-cressey Community Charter

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
:

Top 50%

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11818 Gregg St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9400

Gr: 1-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Merced Scholars Charter

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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1850 Wardrobe Ave. Bldg. H
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165

Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: n/an/a

Come Back Charter

Charter School

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350 West Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025

Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Merced County, CA

Merced County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100

Gr: K-5

Dos Palos Adult (Closed 2013)

22368 South Sixth St
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0330

Dos Palos Adult School (Closed 2006)

1682 Ctr.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-8214

Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Gateway Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(855) 861-8224

Gr: 9-12

Green Valley Charter (Closed 2018)

Charter School

1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699

Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Gustine Community Day (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

701 Wallis Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-9582

Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Hopeton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2241 W. Turlock Rd.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 722-4581

Gr: K-3 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Los Banos Community Day (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

715 H St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600

Gr: 9-12

Newcomer Language Academy (Closed 2008)

1180 E St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6638

Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1

Shattuck Educational Park Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

10082 Vincent Rd.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Shattuck Independent Study Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

10082 Vincent Rd.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Valley Livingston Community Day School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

632 West 13th St. Merced Count
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 394-1246

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

West Side Community Day (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

22372 South Sixth St
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0280

Gr: K-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Merced County, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Merced County, CA include Ballico-cressey Community Charter and Merced Scholars Charter.

How many public charter schools are located in Merced County?

3 public charter schools are located in Merced County.

What is the racial composition of students in Merced County?

Merced County public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).