For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 124 students in Lake County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lake County, CA is Lake County International Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake County International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15850 Armstrong St.
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Middletown, CA 95461
(707) 987-3063
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Shade Canyon
Charter School
4335 Sylar Ln.
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 245-7757
Kelseyville, CA 95451
(707) 245-7757
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lake County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lake County, CA include Lake County International Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Lake County?
2 public charter schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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