For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public charter schools serving 10,697 students in Fresno, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Fresno, CA are University High School, Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School and Paseo Grande Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresno, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Fresno have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fresno, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3135 N. Harrison Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7060
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Paseo Grande Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5248 Rose St.
Fresno, CA 93722
(833) 980-1356
Fresno, CA 93722
(833) 980-1356
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Career Technical Education Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 N. Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4872
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Endeavor Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 W. Shaw
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-0471
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-0471
Grades: K-12
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Aspen Valley Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4221 N. Hughes
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3610 E. Ashlan Ave
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 258-0800
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 258-0800
Grades: K-12
| 2,551 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1931 N. Fine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 490-4290
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 490-4290
Grades: K-12
| 321 students
Rank: #99.
Kepler Neighborhood
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1462 Brd.way St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 495-0849
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 495-0849
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1010.
Edison-bethune Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S. Fruit Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2530
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2530
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Aspen Ridge Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3821 N. Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1212.
Crescent View West Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 E. Shields Ave. Ste. 105
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #1313.
Aspen Meadow Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Saginaw Way
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 369-2456
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 369-2456
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Rank: #1414.
West Park Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2695 S. Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 233-6501
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 233-6501
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1515.
Crescent View South Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 389-7270
Grades: K-12
| 1,203 students
Rank: #1616.
Golden Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 293-3157
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 293-3157
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1717.
W.e.b. Dubois Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 486-1166
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 486-1166
Grades: K-12
| 319 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez Ii Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
School Of Unlimited Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2336 Calaveras St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 500-1352
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 500-1352
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #2020.
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 N. Bond Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 229-3529
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 229-3529
Grades: 7-12
| 322 students
Rank: #2121.
Big Picture Educational Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1207 S. Trinity St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 420-1234
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 420-1234
Grades: K-12
| 494 students
Fresno, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1285 South Chestnut Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 452-0881
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
5659 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Ste.
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-9017
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
American Union Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2801 West Adams Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 268-1213
Grades: 4-8
| 6 students
Anchor Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
735 East Church Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 286-7680
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Aspen Ridge Public (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3821 N. Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 225-7737
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 E. Florence Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-2620
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Crescent Valley Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
116 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 316-4210
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Crescent View Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3502 Blackstone, Ste. 151
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| 441 students
Crescent View South Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4348 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Fresno, CA 93722
(559) 389-7270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Crescent View West Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3502 North Blackstone Ave St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-8439
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Dewolf West High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2004 East Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 248-7350
Grades: 9-11
| 20 students
1713 Tulare St. Ste. 202
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 408-7077
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fresno Prep Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3355 East Shields Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Golden Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1626 W. Princeton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 293-3157
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kermit Koontz Education Complex High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1320 N. Mariposa
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 443-4863
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Kings Valley Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
312 W. Seventh St.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 470-8822
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Fresno, CA 93706
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
New Horizon High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7135
Grades: 9-10
| 29 students
830 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 497-9331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
New Spirit Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4147 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 221-6300
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Northstar High School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3224 E. Central
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 457-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
One Step Up Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P.o. Box 2777
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Fresno, CA 93745
(559) 453-7895
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Opportunities For Learning - Fresno (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1603 E. St.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 266-2168
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Pinnacle Middle School Academy Community Day School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
606 W. Dakota
Fresno, CA 93705
Fresno, CA 93705
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Roosevelt Continuation High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4250 East Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Fresno, CA 93702
(559) 265-2639
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Valley Arts And Science Academy (Vasa) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
735 N. Glenn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 497-8272
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
W.e.b.dubois Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2604 Mlk Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 486-1166
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
4524 N. Thorne Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 248-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 15
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-7222
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
5090 East Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 253-6520
Grades: K-12
| 615 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Fresno, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Fresno, CA include University High School, Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary School and Paseo Grande Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Fresno?
21 public charter schools are located in Fresno.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresno?
Fresno public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Fresno include: Aspen Valley Prep Academy vs. Big Picture Educational Academy, Big Picture Educational Academy vs. Aspen Valley Prep Academy, Aspen Meadow Public vs. Aspen Valley Prep Academy
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