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Best Butte County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 4,397 students in Butte County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Butte County, CA are Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Nord Country and Wildflower Open Classroom. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Butte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 West Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Nord Country
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 West 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Stream Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455e Oro Dam Blvd. East
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-1633
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Forest Ranch Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15815 Cedar Creek Rd.
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
(530) 891-3154
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Children's Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6830 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Gr: K-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Sherwood Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Come Back Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Lincoln St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 712-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 Elliott Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 East Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Hearthstone
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5848
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 Downer St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-1165
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Butte County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Butte County, CA include Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Nord Country and Wildflower Open Classroom.
How many public charter schools are located in Butte County?
19 public charter schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Butte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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