For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 9,798 students in Contra Costa County, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Eagle Peak Montessori, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Richmond College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Contra Costa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Gr: 1-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Gr: 9-12 | 2,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Rank: #44.
Antioch Charter Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West Tenth St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Antioch Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 Hacienda Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Caliber Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
Gr: K-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ K2
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Gr: 5-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #1616.
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 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Oakland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Foothill Blvd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Contra Costa County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Gr: K-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Bridges High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Gr: 9-12
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Gr: 9-12
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Gr: K-12
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Gr: 9-12
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Gr: K-12
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Gr: 9-12
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Gr: 9-12
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Gr: 9-12
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Gr: 9-12
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Gr: K-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Gr: K-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Eagle Peak Montessori, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Richmond College Preparatory. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Contra Costa County?
17 public charter schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% 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 Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Contra Costa County include: Manzanita Middle School vs. Richmond Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy vs. Manzanita Middle School, Antioch Charter Academy Ii vs. Antioch Charter Academy
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