For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 179 students in Occidental, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Occidental, CA is Salmon Creek School - A Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Occidental, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Occidental have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Occidental, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Occidental, CA 95465
(707) 874-1205
Grades: 2-8
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Occidental, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Occidental, CA include Salmon Creek School - A Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Occidental?
1 public charter schools are located in Occidental.
What is the racial composition of students in Occidental?
Occidental public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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