For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public charter schools serving 30,456 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Sacramento, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Westlake Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #55.
Natomas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,869 students
Rank: #66.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Charter Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #88.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #99.
Sacramento Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
The Met
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #1111.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1212.
Gateway International
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1313.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Grades: K-8
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 W. 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1515.
Feather River Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Peak Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: #1717.
St. Hope Public School 7
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1818.
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing For The Future Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7555 S. Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #1919.
San Juan Choices Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 217 students
Rank: #2020.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #2121.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 288-5751
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 288-5751
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #2222.
Leroy Greene Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 W. River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 754 students
Rank: #2323.
Futures High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 459 students
Rank: #2424.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2781 N.gate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Grades: K-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #2525.
Growth Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Grades: K-8
| 278 students
Rank: #2626.
Fortune
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 287-4470
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 287-4470
Grades: K-12
| 1,866 students
Rank: #2727.
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Marin Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6294
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6294
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Rank: #2828.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Turnbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 433-5426
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 433-5426
Grades: K-6
| 728 students
Rank: #2929.
New Hope Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Jessie Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 704-8317
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 704-8317
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #3030.
Marconi Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Grades: K-12
| 328 students
Rank: #3131.
Higher Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
New Technology High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Dickson St.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5254
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5254
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1214 N. Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: #3434.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 Power Inn Rd. Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Grades: 7-12
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
California Innovative Career Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Grades: 1-12
| 2,202 students
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
National University Academy Robla (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Grades: 8
| 154 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA include Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sacramento?
38 public charter schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Sacramento include: Leroy Greene Academy vs. Natomas Charter, Westlake Charter vs. Natomas Charter, Sutter Peak Charter Academy vs. Valley View Charter Prep
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