Top 10 Best San Jose Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 45 public charter schools serving 18,625 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA are University Preparatory Charter, Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory 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 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best San Jose, CA Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1790 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #77.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 58%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
Math: 59% | Reading: 60%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 S. Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit Public School: Tahoma
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1313.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 48%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1414.
Perseverance Preparatory
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057
Grades: 5-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 S. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1616.
Voices College-bound Language At Mt. Pleasant
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 571-6404
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1919.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 361-1960
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #2020.
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2121.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
881 S. Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2222.
Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #2323.
Ida Jew Academies
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Rank: #2424.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #2525.
Monroe Middle School
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 42%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 S. Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Grades: 5-8
| 759 students
Rank: #2626.
Ace Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 251-1362
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #2727.
Latino College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95173
(408) 729-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #2828.
Opportunity Youth Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Ridder Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(844) 692-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #2929.
Blackford Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #3030.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #3131.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 E. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
Rank: #3232.
Alpha: Jose Hernandez
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 780-1551
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: #3333.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 271-1730
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #3434.
Downtown College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #3535.
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14281 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 471-4680
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
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San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
4949 Harwood Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
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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 University Preparatory Charter, Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory and Discovery Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Jose, CA?
45 public charter schools are located in San Jose, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose, CA?
San Jose, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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