For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 471 students in Paso Robles, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Paso Robles, CA is Almond Acres Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paso Robles, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Paso Robles have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Paso Robles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 221-8550
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Paso Robles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Freedom Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2545 Spring St
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1650
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Independence Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 7010
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 237-3494
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Marie C. Romero High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4545 Airport Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 227-2535
Gr: 8-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Paso Robles Community High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
504 28th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1000
Gr: 7-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Paso Robles, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Paso Robles, CA include Almond Acres Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Paso Robles?
1 public charter schools are located in Paso Robles.
What is the racial composition of students in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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