For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,137 students in Lathrop, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lathrop, CA are River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Nextgeneration Steam Academy and Delta Charter Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lathrop, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lathrop have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lathrop, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Marina Dr.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4700
Grades: K-8
| 975 students
Rank: #22.
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Commercial St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 229-4736
Grades: K-8
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Delta Charter Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Keys Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31400 South Koster Rd.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 830-6363
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epic Academy
Charter School
2760 Penrose Ln.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6700
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6700
Grades: K-8
| 805 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Islands High School
Charter School
2760 Penrose Ln.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6715
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 717-6715
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lathrop, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lathrop, CA include River Islands Technology Academy Ii, Nextgeneration Steam Academy and Delta Charter Online.
How many public charter schools are located in Lathrop?
6 public charter schools are located in Lathrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Lathrop?
Lathrop public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lathrop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lathrop include: Nextgeneration Steam Academy vs. River Islands Technology Academy Ii, River Islands Technology Academy Ii vs. Nextgeneration Steam Academy, Epic Academy vs. River Islands High School
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