For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 682 students in Newcastle, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA are Newcastle Charter and Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Newcastle, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA include Newcastle Charter and Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Newcastle?
2 public charter schools are located in Newcastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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