For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,067 students in Marin County, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Marin County, CA are Ross Valley Charter, Novato Charter and Heartwood Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marin County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Marin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Marin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Novato Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Gr: K-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Marin County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Marin County, CA include Ross Valley Charter, Novato Charter and Heartwood Charter. Marin County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Marin County?
4 public charter schools are located in Marin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marin County?
Marin County public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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