For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,926 students in San Pablo, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Pablo, CA are Caliber Beta Academy, Summit Public School Tamalpais and Making Waves Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pablo, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Pablo 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 Public Charter Schools in San Pablo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caliber Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
Grades: K-8
| 950 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Public School Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Hilltop Mall Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 374-4185
Grades: 7-12
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Grades: 5-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Foothill Blvd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
San Pablo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Pablo, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Pablo, CA include Caliber Beta Academy, Summit Public School Tamalpais and Making Waves Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in San Pablo?
4 public charter schools are located in San Pablo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pablo?
San Pablo 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).
Which public charter schools in San Pablo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in San Pablo include: Summit Public School Tamalpais vs. Making Waves Academy, Making Waves Academy vs. Summit Public School Tamalpais
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