For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,369 students in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Fruitvale are Lazear Charter Academy, Ascend and Arise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3709 East 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Arise High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 East 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA include Lazear Charter Academy, Ascend and Arise High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland?
3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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