For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 446 students in Rio Linda, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Rio Linda, CA is Westside Preparatory Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Linda, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Rio Linda have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rio Linda, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6537 West Second St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1990
Grades: 7-8
| 446 students
Rio Linda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Heritage Peak Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6450 20th St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 1,010 students
631 L St
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1920
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-1920
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Sutter Peak Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
Valley View Charter Prep (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033
Grades: K-12
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rio Linda, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rio Linda, CA include Westside Preparatory Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Rio Linda?
1 public charter schools are located in Rio Linda.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Linda?
Rio Linda public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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