For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 public charter schools serving 34,523 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, 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 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sacramento, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Gr: K-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 West 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing For The Future Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7555 South Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2781 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Gr: K-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
St. Hope Public School 7
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Growth Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Marin Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5240
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5240
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Turnbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5215
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5215
Gr: K-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Fortune
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Gr: K-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-1788
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-1788
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
New Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jessie Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 649-5077
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 649-5077
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Marconi Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: #3232.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Sacramento New Technology Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Dickson St.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5254
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1214 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 Power Inn Rd. Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Gr: 1-6
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Gr: 3-6
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 4,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Learning Repertoire Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-8
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 93%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Gr: K
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Gr: 7-12
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Gr: 8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA include Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sacramento?
38 public charter schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Sacramento include: Leroy Greene Academy vs. Natomas Charter, Heritage Peak Charter vs. Sutter Peak Charter Academy, Westlake Charter vs. Natomas Charter
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