For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,089 students in Richmond, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber Changemakers Academy and John Henry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Richmond, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 South 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Gr: K-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #22.
Caliber Changemakers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Gr: K-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
John Henry High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2439
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2439
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 28th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 480-0540
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 480-0540
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #55.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #77.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond College Preparatory, Caliber Changemakers Academy and John Henry High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Richmond?
7 public charter schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Richmond include: Manzanita Middle School vs. Richmond Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy vs. Manzanita Middle School
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