For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 224 students in Ridgecrest, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Ridgecrest, CA is Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgecrest, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Ridgecrest have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Ridgecrest, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 South Downs St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-1010
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-1010
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ridgecrest, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ridgecrest, CA include Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci.
How many public charter schools are located in Ridgecrest?
1 public charter schools are located in Ridgecrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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