Best Richmond Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,376 students in Richmond, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber Changemakers Academy and Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Richmond, CA public charter schools have an score of 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Richmond, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richmond College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
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214 South 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066

Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1

Rank: #22.

Caliber Changemakers Academy

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
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500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827

Gr: K-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
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1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009

Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Manzanita Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

Rank: #55.

Richmond Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
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1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465

Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richmond, California

Richmond, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adams Middle School (Closed 2010)

5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464

Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Alternative Education Learning Center Charter (Closed 2004)

Charter School

P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684

Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434

Gr: 9-12

Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348

Gr: 9-12

Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160

Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

West County Community High School (Closed 2013)

777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105

Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber Changemakers Academy and Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez.

How many public charter schools are located in Richmond?

5 public charter schools are located in Richmond.

What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?

Richmond public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Which public charter schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Richmond include: Manzanita Middle School vs. Richmond Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy vs. Manzanita Middle School