For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 409 students in Glenn County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Glenn County, CA are Success One!, Walden Academy and William Finch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Glenn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success One!
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Walden Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 361-6480
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Glenn County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-6
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Gr: 2-6 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Stony Creek Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: 7-12
Stony Creek Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: K-6
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: K-6
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 7-12
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Glenn County, CA include Success One!, Walden Academy and William Finch.
How many public charter schools are located in Glenn County?
3 public charter schools are located in Glenn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County?
Glenn County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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