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Best Sacramento County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 58 public charter schools serving 53,555 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento County, CA are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School. 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 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,382 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Gr: K-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Alpha Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Gr: K-8 | 1,477 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Golden Valley Tahoe
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Gr: 7-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Golden Valley Orchard
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Gr: K-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Gr: K-12 | 7,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 West 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2323.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing For The Future Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7555 South Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Winship Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 241-8664
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway S
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5802
Gr: K-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Community Outreach Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5637 Skvarla Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Gr: K-12 | 1,797 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3333.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2781 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Gr: K-8 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Elk Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10065 Atkins Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-1653
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Sacramento County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aero Haven Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Gr: K-6
Alice Birney Elementary School (Closed 2010)
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Anderson (Marian) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bear Flag Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 78%
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2023)
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Gr: 9-12
Center Junior High School (Closed 2008)
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Gr: 7-8 | 1,004 student Minority enrollment: 42%
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: K-12
Clayton B. Wire Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Coleman (Thomas) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Collis P. Huntington Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Creekside Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2641 Kent Dr.
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
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Don Julio Junior High School (Closed 2008)
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Gr: 7-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Dos Rios Elementary School (Closed 2008)
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Einstein (Albert) Middle School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 246870
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
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
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2005)
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Gr: 1-6
Freeport Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fruit Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Futures High School (Closed 2023)
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2011)
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Gr: K-6
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Grant Community Outreach Academy (Closed 2023)
5800 Skvarla Ln.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5170
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
H. Allen Hight Middle School (Closed 2011)
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
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58 public charter schools are located in Sacramento County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
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