For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,774 students in Alameda, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Alameda, CA are The Of Alameda Elementary School, Alameda Community Learning Center and The Academy Of Alameda. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Alameda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Alameda, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Of Alameda Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Grades: K-8
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Grades: K-12
| 487 students
Alameda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 5
| 30 students
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7027
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7027
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
250 Singleton Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4011
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4011
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
825 Taylor Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Alameda, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Alameda, CA include The Of Alameda Elementary School, Alameda Community Learning Center and The Academy Of Alameda. Alameda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Alameda?
4 public charter schools are located in Alameda.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda?
Alameda public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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