For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 882 students in Sutter County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sutter County, CA are Twin Rivers Charter, Pathways Charter Academy and Aerostem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sutter County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Sutter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Sutter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Rivers Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 Live Oak Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 755-2872
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 755-2872
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1895 Lassen Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-2480
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Aerostem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Second St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 742-2531
Gr: 5-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Yuba City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
256 Wilbur Ave.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 822-9667
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Sutter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1666 Camino Del Flores
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5262
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Brittan Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2340 Pepper St
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5155
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5155
Gr: K-8
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(424) 289-8100
Meridian, CA 95957
(424) 289-8100
Gr: K-7 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
8403 Bailey Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-5230
Gr: K-8
Three Rivers High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Gr: 9-12
Yuba City Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
990 Klamath Ln., Ste. 15
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 822-9031
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sutter County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sutter County, CA include Twin Rivers Charter, Pathways Charter Academy and Aerostem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Sutter County?
4 public charter schools are located in Sutter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sutter County?
Sutter County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Sutter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Sutter County include: Yuba City Charter vs. Twin Rivers Charter, Twin Rivers Charter vs. Yuba City Charter
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