For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,651 students in Riverside, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside, CA are Reach Leadership Steam Academy, Gateway College And Career Academy and Cbk Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Riverside, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Riverside, CA include Reach Leadership Steam Academy, Gateway College And Career Academy and Cbk Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Riverside?
3 public charter schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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