For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,065 students in 95117, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 95117, CA are Discovery Charter and Lynhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95117 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95117, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95117, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
95117, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Hibiscus Ln.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Wei Yu International Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3675 Payne Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95117, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95117, CA include Discovery Charter and Lynhaven Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 95117?
2 public charter schools are located in 95117.
What is the racial composition of students in 95117?
95117 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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