For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 478 students in Cottonwood, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Cottonwood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter and Evergreen Institute Of Excellence.
How many public charter schools are located in Cottonwood?
2 public charter schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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