For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,321 students in Eureka, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Eureka, CA are Freshwater Charter Middle School, Redwood Coast Montessori and South Bay Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Eureka, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Eureka, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alder Grove Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Grades: K-12
| 443 students
Cic Program High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2151 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Eureka, CA 95501
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Eureka Secondary Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
674 Allard Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Humboldt Bay High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2100 J St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2549
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Humboldt County Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Mrytle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Humboldt County Court Schools (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Humboldt County Office Of Education Court High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2004 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-3380
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grant And B Sts.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2493
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2446
Grades: K-6
| 200 students
Mattole Valley Charter (#159) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
210 Lindley Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 629-3634
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
Pacific View Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
3400 Erie St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2567
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Eureka, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Eureka, CA include Freshwater Charter Middle School, Redwood Coast Montessori and South Bay Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Eureka?
7 public charter schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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