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Best Merced County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 724 students in Merced County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Merced County, CA are Ballico-cressey Community Charter and Merced Scholars Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merced County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Merced County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballico-cressey Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11818 Gregg St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9400
Gr: 1-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Merced Scholars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Wardrobe Ave. Bldg. H
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 381-5165
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Come Back Charter
Charter School
350 West Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 386-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Merced County, CA

Merced County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Gr: K-5
Dos Palos Adult (Closed 2013)
22368 South Sixth St
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0330
Dos Palos Adult School (Closed 2006)
1682 Ctr.
Dos Palos, CA 93620
(209) 392-8214
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Gateway Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
12961 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333
(855) 861-8224
Gr: 9-12
Green Valley Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Gustine Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
701 Wallis Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-9582
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Hopeton Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2241 W. Turlock Rd.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 722-4581
Gr: K-3 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Los Banos Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 H St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Gr: 9-12
Newcomer Language Academy (Closed 2008)
1180 E St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6638
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
Shattuck Educational Park Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10082 Vincent Rd.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Shattuck Independent Study Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10082 Vincent Rd.
Delhi, CA 95315
(209) 656-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Valley Livingston Community Day School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
632 West 13th St. Merced Count
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 394-1246
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
West Side Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
22372 South Sixth St
South Dos Palos, CA 93665
(209) 392-0280
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Merced County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Merced County, CA include Ballico-cressey Community Charter and Merced Scholars Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Merced County?
3 public charter schools are located in Merced County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merced County?
Merced County public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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