For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,900 students in San Pablo, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Pablo, CA are Caliber Beta Academy, Making Waves Academy and Summit Public School Tamalpais. 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 21% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), 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 97% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caliber Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 5-12 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School Tamalpais
Charter School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
San Pablo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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, Making Waves Academy and Summit Public School Tamalpais.
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 97% 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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