For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 103 students in Pittsburg, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Pittsburg, CA is Golden Gate Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Pittsburg, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Gate Community
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pittsburg, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
809 Black Diamond Blvd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Gateway High (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
235 Pacifica Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 458-1316
Gr: 9-12
Golden Gate Community Charter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 427-3199
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
355 E. Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pittsburg, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pittsburg, CA include Golden Gate Community.
How many public charter schools are located in Pittsburg?
1 public charter schools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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