For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,118 students in Yolo County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Da Vinci Charter Academy and Delta Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yolo County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Yolo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Yolo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 East Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Delta Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36230 North School St.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Science & Technology Academy At Knights Landing
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9544 Mill St.
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 Bryte Ave.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Yolo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA include Sacramento Valley Charter, Da Vinci Charter Academy and Delta Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Yolo County?
6 public charter schools are located in Yolo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yolo County?
Yolo 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 Yolo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Yolo County include: Washington Middle College High School vs. Sacramento Valley Charter, Sacramento Valley Charter vs. Washington Middle College High School
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