For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,018 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 81% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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