For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 9,559 students in Carmichael, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Carmichael, CA are California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus and California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmichael, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Carmichael have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Carmichael, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Buckeye Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Carmichael, CA 95608
(530) 672-3095
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5330a Gibbons Dr. Ste. 700
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-2432
Grades: K-8
| 1,477 students
Rank: #44.
Visions In Education
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Grades: K-12
| 7,009 students
Carmichael, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4825 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7578
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
5825 Windmill Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Carmichael, CA 95608
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,108 students
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Carmichael, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Carmichael, CA include California Montessori Project-shingle Springs Campus, California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus and California Montessori Project-san Juan Campuses.
How many public charter schools are located in Carmichael?
4 public charter schools are located in Carmichael.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmichael?
Carmichael public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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