For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 828 students in 95949, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 95949, CA are Arete Charter Academy and John Muir Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95949 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95949, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95949, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grades: 6-12
| 589 students
95949, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pioneer High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Pleasant Ridge Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pleasant Ridge Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95949, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95949, CA include Arete Charter Academy and John Muir Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95949?
2 public charter schools are located in 95949.
What is the racial composition of students in 95949?
95949 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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