For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,118 students in Yolo County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Da Vinci Charter Academy and Delta Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yolo County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Yolo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Yolo County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 East Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Delta Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36230 North School St.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Science & Technology Academy At Knights Landing
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9544 Mill St.
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 Bryte Ave.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Yolo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
200 Baker St.
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Gr: K | 120 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Evergreen Elementary School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 1-6
Middle Grades Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-2300
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-2300
Gr: 7-8
Midtown Community High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
250 Buckeye St.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Gr: 7-12
Powers-ginsburg Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26675 Plainfield St
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
502 Niemann St
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6320
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6320
Gr: 4-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Washington Youth Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Gr: 10-11 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 74%
West Sacramento Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
1585 East Gibson Rd.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 662-2452
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 662-2452
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Woodland Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7084
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7084
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Woodland Middle Grade Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-5945
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-5945
Gr: 7-8
1250 E. Gum Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7600
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Yolo County Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1280 Santa Anita Ct. Ste. 190
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA include Sacramento Valley Charter, Da Vinci Charter Academy and Delta Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Yolo County?
6 public charter schools are located in Yolo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yolo County?
Yolo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Yolo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Yolo County include: Washington Middle College High School vs. Sacramento Valley Charter, Sacramento Valley Charter vs. Washington Middle College High School
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