For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 278 students in Tehama County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tehama County, CA are Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) and Lincoln Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehama County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Tehama County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Tehama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Monroe St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Gr: 5-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Street
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lincoln St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Tehama County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Tehama County, CA include Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) and Lincoln Street.
How many public charter schools are located in Tehama County?
3 public charter schools are located in Tehama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tehama County?
Tehama County 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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