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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Riverside County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 public charter schools serving 36,985 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA are Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Riverside County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Gr: K-12 | 1,736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Gr: K-12 | 6,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Highland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Wellwood Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 266-0220
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 1,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pivot Charter School Riverside
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 North Main St.
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts - Chino Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13000 Pipeline Ave.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 606-8028
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 7,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
San Jacinto Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 North San Jacinto Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-6113
Gr: K-12 | 1,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23151 Palomar St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-5217
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Compton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Innovative Horizons Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1461 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Gr: K-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27232 Via Industria
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Gr: K-8 | 1,454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13730 Perris Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 421-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Gr: K-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA include Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Riverside County?
39 public charter schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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