Forest Ranch Charter

Tucked into the pines above Chico in the small mountain community of Forest Ranch, this K-8 charter school has a tight-knit, rural feel that's hard to find anywhere else — families here tend to value that close community connection and the kind of school where everyone knows your kid's name. Academically, it holds its own right around the middle of the state, which is respectable given its size and setting. If you're drawn to mountain living with a short drive down to Chico's amenities, Forest Ranch Charter is the kind of neighborhood school that becomes the heart of the community.