For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 876 students in 95116, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95116, CA are Sunrise Middle School, Aptitud Community Academy At Goss and Ace Empower Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95116 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95116, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95116, CA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
95116, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Gr: 10-12 | 22 students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: 1-5
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
660 Sinclair Dr.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702
Gr: 1-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Po Box 433
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
San Jose High Academy Plus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
275 N. 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95116, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95116, CA include Sunrise Middle School, Aptitud Community Academy At Goss and Ace Empower Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 95116?
3 public charter schools are located in 95116.
What is the racial composition of students in 95116?
95116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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