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Best Public Charter Schools in Stanislaus County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stanislaus County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public charter schools serving 9,447 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stanislaus County, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Hickman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanislaus County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Stanislaus County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Stanislaus County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hickman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Keyes To Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5709 Ninth St.
Keyes, CA 95328
(209) 634-6467
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Hickman Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13306 Fourth St. Area A
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-1816
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Paradise Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3361 California Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 524-0184
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Whitmore Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Hickman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13306 Fourth St.
Hickman, CA 95323
(209) 874-9070
Gr: K-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5901 Sisk Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 545-7500
Gr: K-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Shiloh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 522-2261
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Great Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Tully Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-2283
Gr: K-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Oakdale Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 East D St.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 848-4361
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Aspire University Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Sunset Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Ecademy Charter At Crane
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cahill Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Fusion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
441 West Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 667-9047
Gr: 7-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Stanislaus Alternative Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
1325 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stanislaus County, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Gratton Charter and Hickman Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Stanislaus County?
25 public charter schools are located in Stanislaus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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