For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 462 students in Merced, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Merced, CA is Merced Scholars Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merced, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Merced have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Merced, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merced Scholars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Wardrobe Ave. Bldg. H
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Gr: K-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Come Back Charter
Charter School
350 West Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Merced, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Merced, CA include Merced Scholars Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Merced?
2 public charter schools are located in Merced.
What is the racial composition of students in Merced?
Merced public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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