For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,376 students in Richmond, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber Changemakers Academy and Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Richmond, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 South 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #22.
Caliber Changemakers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Gr: K-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #55.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Richmond, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Gr: 9-12
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Gr: 9-12
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber Changemakers Academy and Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez.
How many public charter schools are located in Richmond?
5 public charter schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Richmond include: Manzanita Middle School vs. Richmond Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy vs. Manzanita Middle School
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