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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Fresno Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public charter schools serving 11,550 students in Fresno, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fresno, CA are University High School, Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School and Career Technical Education Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Fresno, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3135 North Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Career Technical Education Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1320 North Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 East Ashlan Ave
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 258-0800
Gr: K-12 | 3,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Aspen Valley Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4221 North Hughes
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Gr: K-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Endeavor Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
777 W. Shaw
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-0471
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Sierra Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1931 North Fine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 490-4290
Gr: K-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Edison-bethune Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 South Fruit Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2530
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #99.
Aspen Ridge Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3821 North Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 374-0080
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Kepler Neighborhood
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1462 Broadway St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 495-0849
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Aspen Meadow Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 East Saginaw Way
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 369-2456
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Crescent View West Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 10
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #1313.
West Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2695 South Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 233-6501
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
W.e.b. Dubois Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2604 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 486-1166
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Crescent View South Ii
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4348 West Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 389-7270
Gr: K-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #1616.
School Of Unlimited Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2336 Calaveras St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 500-1352
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Big Picture Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 South Trinity St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 420-1234
Gr: K-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 North Bond Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 229-3529
Gr: 7-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Gr: K-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2020.
Golden Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1626 West Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 293-3157
Gr: K-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fresno, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fresno, CA include University High School, Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School and Career Technical Education Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Fresno?
20 public charter schools are located in Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno?
Fresno public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% 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 Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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