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Best San Jose Public Charter Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 56 public charter schools serving 23,387 students in San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA are Forest Hill Elementary School, University Preparatory Academy Charter and Discovery Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 San Jose, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Rocketship Rising Stars
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3173 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Summit Public School Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Owsley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Rocketship Spark Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
683 Sylvandale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Rocketship Alma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
198 West Alma Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2020.
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2960 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2351 Olivera Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(925) 246-5537
Gr: K-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
788 Locust St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #2424.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
331 South 34th St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #2626.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 South Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Ida Jew Academies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2828.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2249 Dobern Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Rocketship Delta Prep
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cavallo Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16505 Monterey Rd.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Rocketship Discovery Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Wooster St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Jose, California

San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Gr: 5-8
Ace Alum Rock Middle School (Closed 2023)
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Advent Academy (Closed 2008)
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Gr: 7-12
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School (Closed 2023)
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Athenour Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2018)
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Gr: K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Athenour Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Blossom Valley Elementary School (Closed 2004)
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
California Youth Outreach Academyvocational High School (Closed 2008)
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Gr: 10-12 | 22 students
Cambrian Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Gr: 6-8
Camden Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Gr: 9-12
Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: 1-5
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (Closed 2023)
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Community Career Academy (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Gr: 9-12
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Gr: 6-8
Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Dove Hill Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Gr: K-6
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Gr: 9-12
Edge High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Erikson Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning (Closed 2021)
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1
Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Glider Elementary School (Closed 2023)
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Harry Slonaker Academy (Closed 2014)
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Laurelwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Gr: K-6
Leadership Public Schools - Campbell High School (Closed 2009)
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Lee Mathson Middle School (Closed 2023)
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Legacy Academy (Closed 2020)
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Lone Hill Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4949 Harwood Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA include Forest Hill Elementary School, University Preparatory Academy Charter and Discovery Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Jose?
56 public charter schools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?

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