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Best Eureka Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,412 students in Eureka, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Eureka, CA are Freshwater Charter Middle School, Redwood Coast Montessori and South Bay Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Eureka, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Eureka, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Eureka, CA include Freshwater Charter Middle School, Redwood Coast Montessori and South Bay Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Eureka?
7 public charter schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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