For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public charter schools serving 41,241 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento County, CA are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Charter and California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Sacramento County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,896 students
Rank: #33.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 1,798 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6537 W. Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Grades: 7-8
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #77.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #88.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 526-3794
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 526-3794
Grades: K-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #99.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 E. Commerce Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1010.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 609 students
Rank: #1212.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Rank: #1313.
Golden Valley Orchard
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1414.
Golden Valley River
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Lake Natoma Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Grades: K-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1515.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Grades: K-12
| 6,697 students
Rank: #1616.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 288-5751
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 288-5751
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1717.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: K-12
| 664 students
Rank: #1818.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #1919.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #2020.
Community Outreach Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5637 Skvarla Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Grades: K-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #2121.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Grades: K-8
| 1,386 students
Rank: #2222.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #2323.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #2424.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #2525.
Empowering Possibilities International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Ramco St.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5130
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5130
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Rank: #2626.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #2727.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #2828.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2929.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #3030.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #3131.
St. Hope Public School 7
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #3232.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 W. 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #3333.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 538 students
Rank: #3434.
Smythe Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2781 N.gate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Grades: K-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #3535.
Elk Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10065 Atkins Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-1653
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-1653
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Grades: 7-8
| 1,004 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Futures High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Grant Community Outreach Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5800 Skvarla Ln.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento County, CA include Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Charter and California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Sacramento County, CA?
56 public charter schools are located in Sacramento County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County, CA?
Sacramento County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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