Charter schools in Chico, California
Chico has 9 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 2,891 students. Of these, 7 offer elementary grades, 8 middle grades, and 3 high school grades. The median school has 21.9 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 9
- Reported students
- 2,891
- Median students per teacher
- 21.9
- Virtual schools
- 1
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 9 of 9 schools; student–teacher ratios for 9; format for 9. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Chico
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Charter School of ChicoElementaryMiddleAchieve Charter School of Chico District | K–8 | 222 | 27.8 | Supplemental virtual |
| Blue Oak CharterElementaryMiddleBlue Oak Charter District | K–8 | 219 | 21.9 | In person |
| Chico Country DayElementaryMiddleChico Country Day District | K–8 | 585 | 23.4 | In person |
| CORE Butte CharterElementaryMiddleHighCORE Butte Charter District | K–12 | 916 | 17.3 | Supplemental virtual |
| Inspire School of Arts and SciencesHighInspire School of Arts and Sciences District | 9–12 | 332 | 15.1 | Supplemental virtual |
| Nord CountryElementaryMiddleNord Country District | K–8 | 213 | 23.7 | In person |
| Pivot Charter School North Valley IIMiddleHighVirtualPivot Charter School North Valley II District | 6–12 | 105 | 26.2 | Virtual with in-person options |
| Sherwood MontessoriElementaryMiddleSherwood Montessori District | K–8 | 116 | 19.3 | In person |
| Wildflower Open ClassroomElementaryMiddleWildflower Open Classroom District | K–8 | 183 | 18.3 | In person |
About this Chico charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Chico
How many charter schools are in Chico, CA?
Chico has 9 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 2,891 students across 9 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Chico?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Chico?
The data identifies 7 schools offering elementary grades, 8 offering middle grades, and 3 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Chico?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.