For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,013 students in Auburn, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA are Bowman Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Auburn, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Auburn, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA include Bowman Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter and Maidu Virtual Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Auburn?
3 public charter schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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