For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public charter schools serving 24,287 students in Santa Clara County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA are Bullis Charter, University Preparatory Charter and Marshall Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Santa Clara County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Village
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 W. Parr Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1010.
Campbell School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1790 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #1212.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1313.
Capri Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Chapman Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1414.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1515.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Grades: 5-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1616.
Castlemont Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3040 E. Payne Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1919.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 S. Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2020.
Summit Public School: Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #2121.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #2222.
Perseverance Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057
Grades: 5-8
| 57 students
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 S. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #2424.
Voices College-bound Language At Mt. Pleasant
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 571-6404
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 571-6404
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 427 students
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 411 students
Rank: #2727.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 361-1960
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 361-1960
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2828.
Voices College-bound Language At Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Jarvis Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 791-1700
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 791-1700
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2929.
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #3030.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 S. Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #3131.
Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #3232.
Ida Jew Academies
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Rank: #3333.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #3434.
Monroe Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1055 S. Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Grades: 5-8
| 759 students
Rank: #3535.
Oxford Day Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Beech St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
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Santa Clara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Ace Alum Rock Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1039 Garden St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
2086 Clarke St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
Cambrian Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Camden Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
155 N. Third St.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Grades: 8
| 121 students
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 514 students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Community Career Academy (Continuation School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Grades: 9-10
| 17 students
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1621 Gold St
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 942-7000
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 942-7000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Edge High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Grades: 5-6
| 161 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA include Bullis Charter, University Preparatory Charter and Marshall Lane Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Clara County, CA?
56 public charter schools are located in Santa Clara County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County, CA?
Santa Clara County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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