For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 739 students in 94603, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in 94603, CA is Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 94603 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 94603, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94603, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 105th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 775-0255
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 775-0255
Gr: K-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
94603, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 94603, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 94603, CA include Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public.
How many public charter schools are located in 94603?
1 public charter schools are located in 94603.
What is the racial composition of students in 94603?
94603 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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