For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,148 students in Waterford, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Waterford, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Connecting Waters Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Waterford, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 768 students
Rank: #44.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
Waterford, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Waterford Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Connecting Waters Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Waterford?
4 public charter schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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