For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,545 students in 95945, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95945, CA are Grass Valley Charter, Yuba River Charter and Union Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95945 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95945, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95945, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 South Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Gr: K-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Yuba River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10085 Adam Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Gr: K-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Union Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15725 Mount Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95945, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95945, CA include Grass Valley Charter, Yuba River Charter and Union Hill Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 95945?
5 public charter schools are located in 95945.
What is the racial composition of students in 95945?
95945 public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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