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Best Riverside County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 39 public charter schools serving 36,465 students in Riverside County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA are Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Riverside County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Riverside County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2345 Searl Pkwy.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 766-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Temecula Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35777 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-6776
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Temecula International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39600 N. General Kearny Rd.
Temecula, CA 95292
(951) 816-5506
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Temecula Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35755 Abelia St.
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 294-6775
Gr: PK-8 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3422 Rustin Ave.
Riverside, CA 92508
(951) 275-8820
Gr: K-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,389 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27587 La Piedra Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
(951) 672-2400
Gr: K-12 | 1,636 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30401 Reservoir Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
(951) 928-8498
Gr: 9-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Citrus Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 North Grand Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Mission Vista Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 Beaumont Ave, Ste. A2 #41
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 456-1981
Gr: K-12 | 5,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43414 Business Park Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(866) 354-8302
Gr: K-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Highland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Wellwood Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 266-0220
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Empire Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 1,582 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pivot Charter School Riverside
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 North Main St.
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 280-0229
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts - Chino Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13000 Pipeline Ave.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 606-8028
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
River Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 7,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
San Jacinto Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 North San Jacinto Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-6113
Gr: K-12 | 1,569 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Sycamore Academy Of Science And Cultural Arts
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23151 Palomar St.
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-5217
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Mater Dei Dr.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Harbor Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Scale Leadership Academy - East
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Compton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(888) 315-4660
Gr: K-12 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Gateway College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Methodschools
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38750 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(760) 224-0758
Gr: K-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2828.
Vista Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Bobier Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
California Military Institute
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 443-2731
Gr: 5-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Innovative Horizons Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1461 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-0728
Gr: K-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Method Schools La
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38750 Sky Canyon Dr. Ste. B
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-4620
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Gr: K-8 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Leadership Military Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13730 Perris Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 421-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Cbk Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 13th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Riverside County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Street Elementary School (Closed 2008)
755 North A St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5184
Gr: K-6 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 92%
The Academy Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
515 E. Seventh St.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 657-2174
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Academy Of Innovation K-8 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-5193
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Agua Caliente Elementary School (Closed 2024)
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Andy And Toni Chavez Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1730 Cherry Ave.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 769-1674
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Aspire Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26866 San Jacinto St.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 929-3071
Gr: 7-12
Baypoint Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 658-1700
Gr: K-12
Blythe Middle School (Closed 2018)
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Gr: 8
Butterfield Elementary School (Closed 2011)
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Gr: K-5
Carter-walters Preparatory School Of The Arts (Closed 2004)
12826 Jersey Street
Corona, CA 92880
Gr: 8-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Centennial Vista High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1824 Rimpau Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 739-5689
Gr: 9-12
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Choice 2000 On-line High School (Closed 2014)
755 North A St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 940-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Citrus Hills Intermediate (Closed 2023)
1395 Foothill Pkwy.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 4,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Coachella Valley Adult (Closed 2009)
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
College Prep High School (Closed 2018)
26400 Dartmouth St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-6580
Gr: 1-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Context: Middle School, Temecula (Closed 2013)
31340 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 294-6265
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Creekside High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1409
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2023)
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
El Paseo Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
902 East Ninth St.
Beaumont, CA 92223
(951) 845-1133
Gr: 7-9 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Encore High School For The Arts - Riverside (Closed 2023)
3800 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 824-1358
Gr: 7-12
Excel Prep Charter - Ie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25560 Alessandro Blvd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 601-6620
Gr: K-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Father's Heart Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
31390 Sierra Del Sol
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(800) 638-8689
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Gateway To College Early College High School (Closed 2023)
4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8931
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Grant Elementary School (Closed 2009)
4011 14th St.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-7374
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Hall (W. D.) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
P.o. Box 187
Beaumont, CA 92223
(909) 845-1627
Gr: 5-8 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hamilton K-12 (Closed 2006)
Po Box 97
Anza, CA 92539
(909) 763-1840
Gr: K-12
Hemet Academy For Applied Academics And Technical (Closed 2014)
26400 Dartmouth St
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Hemet Educational Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
136 North Ramona St.
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 765-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Hyatt Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4466 Mt. Vernon Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Hyatt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
400 E. Shaver St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 654-9391
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Riverside County, CA include Western Center Academy, George Washington Charter and Temecula Preparatory.
How many public charter schools are located in Riverside County?
39 public charter schools are located in Riverside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside County?
Riverside County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Riverside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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