For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,118 students in Yolo County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Da Vinci Charter Academy and Delta Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yolo 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 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Yolo County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Yolo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 East Eighth St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Gr: 7-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Delta Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36230 North School St.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1200
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Science & Technology Academy At Knights Landing
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9544 Mill St.
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Knights Landing, CA 95645
(530) 735-6435
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 Bryte Ave.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(916) 744-1212
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Yolo County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
200 Baker St.
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6154
Gr: K | 120 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Middle Grades Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-2300
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-2300
Gr: 7-8
Midtown Community High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
250 Buckeye St.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Gr: 7-12
Powers-ginsburg Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26675 Plainfield St
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
502 Niemann St
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6320
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-6320
Gr: 4-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Washington Youth Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Gr: 10-11 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 74%
West Sacramento Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
1585 East Gibson Rd.
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 662-2452
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 662-2452
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Woodland Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7084
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7084
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Woodland Middle Grade Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
526 Marshall Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-5945
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 406-5945
Gr: 7-8
1250 E. Gum Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7600
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Yolo County Career Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1280 Santa Anita Ct. Ste. 190
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Woodland, CA 95776
(530) 668-3764
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Yolo County, CA include Sacramento Valley Charter, Da Vinci Charter Academy and Delta Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Yolo County?
6 public charter schools are located in Yolo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yolo County?
Yolo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Yolo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Yolo County include: Washington Middle College High School vs. Sacramento Valley Charter
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