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Best 95928 California Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,034 students in 95928, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95928, CA are Paradise Charter Middle School, Chico Country Day and Core Butte Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95928 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95928, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95928, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95928, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95928, CA include Paradise Charter Middle School, Chico Country Day and Core Butte Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95928?
6 public charter schools are located in 95928.
What is the racial composition of students in 95928?
95928 public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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