For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public charter schools serving 36,465 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA are Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in Riverside County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Grades: K-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #44.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 853 students
Rank: #66.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #77.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,389 students
Rank: #99.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Grades: K-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #1010.
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #1111.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1212.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Grades: K-12
| 960 students
Rank: #1313.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 458 students
Rank: #1414.
Highland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 Wellwood Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 266-0220
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 266-0220
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1515.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts - Chino Valley
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13000 Pipeline Ave.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 606-8028
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 606-8028
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1616.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Grades: K-12
| 5,686 students
Rank: #1717.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 1,582 students
Rank: #1818.
San Jacinto Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 North San Jacinto Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-6113
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-6113
Grades: K-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #1919.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Mater Dei Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 558 students
Rank: #2020.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 7,548 students
Rank: #2121.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #2222.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23151 Palomar St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-5217
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-5217
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #2323.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #2424.
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Compton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Grades: K-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #2525.
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: #2626.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Grades: K-12
| 361 students
Rank: #2727.
Pivot Charter School Riverside
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Main St.
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: #2828.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Grades: 5-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #2929.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Rank: #3030.
Innovative Horizons Charter
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1461 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Grades: K-8
| 938 students
Rank: #3131.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Grades: K-12
| 247 students
Rank: #3232.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Grades: K-8
| 1,330 students
Rank: #3333.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #3434.
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13730 Perris Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 421-8450
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 421-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #3535.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
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Riverside County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Grades: 8
| n/a students
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Corona, CA 92880
Grades: 8-12
| 92 students
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 4,141 students
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Grades: 1-6
| 13 students
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Grades: 7-9
| 35 students
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Grades: K-12
| 719 students
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Grades: 5-8
| 1,012 students
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA include Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Riverside County?
39 public charter schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County 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).
Which public charter schools in Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Riverside County include: Nuview Bridge Early College High School vs. Santa Rosa Academy, Pivot Charter School Riverside vs. Temecula Preparatory, Santa Rosa Academy vs. Nuview Bridge Early College High School
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