For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 69 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 97% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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