Best Grass Valley Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,381 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Grass Valley, 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.
Grass Valley, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Grass Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 South Auburn St.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
10085 Adam Ave.
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15725 Mount Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Gr: 6-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Grass Valley, CA include Grass Valley Charter, Yuba River Charter and Union Hill Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Grass Valley?
7 public charter schools are located in Grass Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Grass Valley?
Grass Valley 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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