For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 501 students in Salinas, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salinas, CA are Monterey County Home Charter and Oasis Charter Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salinas, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Salinas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Salinas, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monterey County Home Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Westridge Pkwy.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Gr: K-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Salinas, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salinas, CA include Monterey County Home Charter and Oasis Charter Public.
How many public charter schools are located in Salinas?
3 public charter schools are located in Salinas.
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas?
Salinas public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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