For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 632 students in Del Norte County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Del Norte County, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy and Castle Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Norte County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Del Norte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Del Norte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Del Norte County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Del Norte County, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy and Castle Rock.
How many public charter schools are located in Del Norte County?
2 public charter schools are located in Del Norte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% 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 Del Norte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Del Norte County include: Castle Rock vs. Uncharted Shores Academy, Uncharted Shores Academy vs. Castle Rock
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