For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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