For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 780 students in 95521, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 95521, CA are Union Street Charter, Coastal Grove Charter and Six Rivers Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95521 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95521, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95521, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #44.
Fuente Nueva Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trillium Charter
Charter School
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
95521, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-0134
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95521, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95521, CA include Union Street Charter, Coastal Grove Charter and Six Rivers Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 95521?
6 public charter schools are located in 95521.
What is the racial composition of students in 95521?
95521 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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