For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,558 students in Orangevale, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Orangevale, CA are Golden Valley Orchard, Golden Valley River and Lake View Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orangevale, 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 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Orangevale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Orangevale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Valley Orchard
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Golden Valley River
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Lake Natoma Dr.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-6141
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lake View Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Zinfandel Dr. Ste. 350
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 957-5877
Gr: K-12 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Orangevale, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Orangevale, CA include Golden Valley Orchard, Golden Valley River and Lake View Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Orangevale?
3 public charter schools are located in Orangevale.
What is the racial composition of students in Orangevale?
Orangevale public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Orangevale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Orangevale include: Golden Valley River vs. Golden Valley Orchard, Golden Valley Orchard vs. Golden Valley River
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