Best charter schools in Sacramento City Unified (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Sacramento City Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Sacramento City Unified
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Sacramento City Unified
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Sacramento City Unified
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- 152George Washington Carver School of Arts and ScienceSacramento · Charter High24.5% Math proficiency · 174 students
- 244The METSacramento · Charter High17% Math proficiency · 190 students
- 323Sacramento New Technology Early College HighSacramento · Charter High15% Math proficiency · 155 students
- 420Bowling Green ElementarySacramento · Charter Elementary28% Math proficiency · 685 students
- 514New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community CharterSacramento · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 286 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science Sacramento · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 51.6 Top 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 174 |
| 2 | The MET Sacramento · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 44.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 190 |
| 3 | Sacramento New Technology Early College High Sacramento · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 23.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 155 |
| 4 | Bowling Green Elementary Sacramento · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 20.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 5 | New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter Sacramento · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 14.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 286 |
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science in Sacramento leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Sacramento City Unified with a Success Index (US) of 51.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California charter schools rankings, every school on the Sacramento City Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Sacramento City Unified?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science in Sacramento, California ranks first among charter schools in Sacramento City Unified with a Success Index (US) of 51.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 174).
How are charter schools in Sacramento City Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.