For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 33 students in Penn Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Penn Valley, CA is Vantage Point Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Valley, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Penn Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Penn Valley, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vantage Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Penn Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Penn Valley Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10862 Spenceville Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
14685 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Gr: 4-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
14806 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Penn Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Penn Valley, CA include Vantage Point Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Penn Valley?
1 public charter schools are located in Penn Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Valley?
Penn Valley 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).
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