For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,844 students in Orangevale, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Orangevale, CA are Golden Valley Orchard, Winship Community and Clarksville Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangevale, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orangevale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Orangevale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Valley Orchard
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Winship Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 241-8664
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 241-8664
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5802
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Golden Valley River
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Lake Natoma Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Lake View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4672 County Road N
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Gr: K-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Orangevale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 22%
6550 Filbert Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 293-8611
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 293-8611
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Orangevale, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Orangevale, CA include Golden Valley Orchard, Winship Community and Clarksville Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Orangevale?
5 public charter schools are located in Orangevale.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangevale?
Orangevale public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Orangevale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Orangevale include: Golden Valley River vs. Golden Valley Orchard, Golden Valley Orchard vs. Golden Valley River
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