For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 3,165 students in Chico, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Chico, CA are Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Chico Country Day and Nord Country. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chico, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Chico have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Chico, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 West Sacramento Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Chico Country Day
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 West 11th St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-2650
Grades: K-8
| 574 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nord Country
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wildflower Open Classroom
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2414 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 892-1676
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6473 Clark Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 872-7277
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #66.
Achieve Charter School Of Chico
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Core Butte Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2847 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 894-3952
Grades: K-12
| 898 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 East Ninth St. Ste. 150
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1010.
Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
771 Elliott Rd.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 762-2599
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1111.
Sherwood Montessori
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve Charter High School
Charter School
1494 East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 872-4100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Chico, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Butte County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2491 Carmichael Dr. Ste 500
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7472
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
Center For Alternative Learning (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2412 Cohasset, Ste. 3
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 895-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 103 students
2412 Cohassest Rd
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 343-1232
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
9932 Cohasset Rd.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3223
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3138
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Pivot Charter School North Valley (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2550 Lakew. Dr. Ste. 30
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 636-4479
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
School Of Applied Resources (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3935 Morrow Ln.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-7551
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chico, CA include Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences, Chico Country Day and Nord Country.
How many public charter schools are located in Chico?
12 public charter schools are located in Chico.
What is the racial composition of students in Chico?
Chico public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Chico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Chico include: Nord Country vs. Wildflower Open Classroom, Nord Country vs. Chico Country Day, Wildflower Open Classroom vs. Chico Country Day
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