For the 2026-27 school year, there are 40 public charter schools serving 36,465 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA are Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Riverside County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Gr: K-12 | 1,736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Gr: K-12 | 6,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Highland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 Wellwood Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 266-0220
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 266-0220
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 1,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pivot Charter School Riverside
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 North Main St.
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts - Chino Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13000 Pipeline Ave.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 606-8028
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 606-8028
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 7,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
San Jacinto Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 North San Jacinto Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-6113
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-6113
Gr: K-12 | 1,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23151 Palomar St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-5217
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-5217
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Compton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Innovative Horizons Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1461 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Gr: K-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27232 Via Industria
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 461-4620
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Gr: K-8 | 1,454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13730 Perris Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 421-8450
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 421-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Gr: K-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Riverside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Gr: K-6 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 92%
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Gr: 7-12
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Gr: K-5
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Gr: 8-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Gr: 9-12
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 4,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Gr: 1-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Gr: 7-9 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Gr: 7-12
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Gr: K-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 42%
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Gr: 5-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
21440 Lemon St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-4711
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 674-4711
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA include Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Riverside County?
39 public charter schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Riverside County include: Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne vs. Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire, Nuview Bridge Early College High School vs. Santa Rosa Academy, Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire vs. Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
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