For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,013 students in 95603, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 95603, CA are Bowman Charter, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy and Placer County Pathways Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95603 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95603, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95603, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
95603, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95603, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95603, CA include Bowman Charter, Maidu Virtual Charter Academy and Placer County Pathways Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95603?
3 public charter schools are located in 95603.
What is the racial composition of students in 95603?
95603 public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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