Top 10 Best Chico Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 3,076 students in Chico, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Chico, CA are Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Chico Country Day and Nord Country. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chico, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Chico have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Chico, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 W. Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Chico Country Day
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 W. 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Grades: K-8
| 566 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nord Country
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5554 Ca St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1494 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #77.
Core Butte Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Grades: K-12
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Oak Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 W. E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 E. Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1010.
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1494 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Sherwood Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
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Chico, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
2412 Cohasset, Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
Loma Vista (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1560 Manzanita Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7400
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
2550 Lakew. Dr. Ste. 30
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
3935 Morrow Ln.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chico, CA include Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Chico Country Day and Nord Country.
How many public charter schools are located in Chico?
11 public charter schools are located in Chico.
What is the racial composition of students in Chico?
Chico public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Chico are often viewed compared to one another?

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