For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 9,798 students in Contra Costa County, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA are Eagle Peak Montessori, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Richmond College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Contra Costa County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Contra Costa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Contra Costa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994
Grades: 1-8
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Valley Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Alberta Way
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 682-7474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,390 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 South 11th St.
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 235-2066
Grades: K-8
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Antioch Charter Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 West Tenth St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-1252
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
Antioch Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 Hacienda Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 755-7311
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Invictus Academy Of Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Portola Dr.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 994-0888
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Caliber Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
Grades: K-8
| 950 students
Rank: #88.
Caliber Changemakers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Oregon St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Richmond, CA 94805
(707) 563-9827
Grades: K-8
| 961 students
Rank: #99.
Summit 九游体育 Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 650 students
Rank: #1010.
Summit 九游体育 K2
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Elm St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 374-4093
Grades: 7-12
| 554 students
Rank: #1111.
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Grades: 5-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #1313.
Richmond Charter Elementary-benito Juarez
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-7009
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1414.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1515.
Manzanita Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
461 33rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 222-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #1616.
Richmond Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Foothill Blvd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Contra Costa County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
800 Gary Ave.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-4116
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Bridges High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
501 W. 17th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7440
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 634-2128
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-6200
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Del Oro High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1963 Tice Valley Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 280-3940
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Academy For The Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
800 Gary Ave B
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 776-5590
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Delta Vista High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4491 Bixler Rd.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 427-8662
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Grades: K-6
| 206 students
Far East County Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
850 Second St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-6835
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Heritage Cccoe Special Education Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 634-3671
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Home And Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3100 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 937-1530
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Po Box 488
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 757-5437
Grades: K-8
| 900 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nueva Vista High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
30 Learning Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 626-3304
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Santa Barbara Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 938-2564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospects High Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
820 W. 2nd St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 706-5310
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
R.a.a.m.p. Charter Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4730 Sterling Hill Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-9800
Grades: K-9
| 128 students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Summit High (Continuation School) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4200 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 687-0991
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Contra Costa County, CA include Eagle Peak Montessori, Clayton Valley Charter High School and Richmond College Preparatory. Contra Costa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Contra Costa County?
17 public charter schools are located in Contra Costa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Contra Costa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Contra Costa County include: Manzanita Middle School vs. Richmond Charter Academy, Richmond Charter Academy vs. Manzanita Middle School, Antioch Charter Academy Ii vs. Antioch Charter Academy
Recent Articles
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
