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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sacramento Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public charter schools serving 34,523 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sacramento, CA are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, 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 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Sacramento, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5741
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Gr: K-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 West 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing For The Future Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7555 South Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5057
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2781 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Gr: K-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
St. Hope Public School 7
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Growth Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Marin Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5240
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 Turnbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5215
Gr: K-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Fortune
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Gr: K-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2360 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-1788
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
New Hope Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jessie Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 649-5077
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Marconi Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: #3232.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Sacramento New Technology Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Dickson St.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1214 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5330 Power Inn Rd. Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 387-8063
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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