For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 590 students in Newcastle, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA are Newcastle Charter and Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Newcastle, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Newcastle, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-12
| 498 students
Newcastle Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA include Newcastle Charter and Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Newcastle?
2 public charter schools are located in Newcastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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