For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,013 students in Auburn, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA are Bowman Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Auburn, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Auburn, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA include Bowman Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Auburn?
3 public charter schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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