For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 651 students in Newcastle, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA are Newcastle Charter and Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Newcastle, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Newcastle, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Newcastle, CA include Newcastle Charter and Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Newcastle?
2 public charter schools are located in Newcastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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