For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 8,666 students in Placerville, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Placerville, CA are Ocean Grove Charter, Rite Of Passage and Sky Mountain Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placerville, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Placerville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Placerville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 North Highway Nine
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Gr: K-12 | 3,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Rite Of Passage
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 Fricot City Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Sky Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4535 Missouri Flat Rd. Ste. 1a
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 976-4436
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 976-4436
Gr: K-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Charter Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
South Sutter Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2044 Nicolaus Ave.
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 979-4436
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 979-4436
Gr: K-12 | 2,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Charter Community School Home Study Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Placerville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
County Community Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6520 Oak Dell Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Edushd Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
El Dorado Coe Charter Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2259
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2259
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Gold Oak Arts Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3171 Pleasant Valley Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3157
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3157
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Placerville Union Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1032 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7216
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7216
Gr: K-5
Vista High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
561 Canal St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Workforce Investment Act Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2257
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2257
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Placerville, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Placerville, CA include Ocean Grove Charter, Rite Of Passage and Sky Mountain Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Placerville?
6 public charter schools are located in Placerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Placerville?
Placerville public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Placerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Placerville include: Sky Mountain Charter vs. Ocean Grove Charter