For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 432 students in 96022, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 96022, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96022 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 96022, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96022, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
96022, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 96022, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 96022, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence.
How many public charter schools are located in 96022?
2 public charter schools are located in 96022.
What is the racial composition of students in 96022?
96022 public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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