For the 2026-27 school year, there are 66 public charter schools serving 23,087 students in Santa Clara County, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA are Bullis Charter, Marshall Lane Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Santa Clara County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Village
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 West Parr Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Rocketship Rising Stars
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3173 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Summit Public School Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Owsley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Rocketship Spark Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
683 Sylvandale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Capri Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Chapman Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Rocketship Alma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
198 West Alma Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Campbell School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 West Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Gr: K-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Castlemont Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3040 East Payne Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2828.
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2960 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2351 Olivera Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(925) 246-5537
San Jose, CA 95110
(925) 246-5537
Gr: K-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
788 Locust St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #3232.
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%
Rank: #3333.
Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
331 South 34th St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3434.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 South Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Ida Jew Academies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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Santa Clara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Gr: 5-8
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gr: K-5
1039 Garden St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Gr: K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 28%
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
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
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
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Gr: 9-12
155 N. Third St.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Gr: 8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: 1-5
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
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
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
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
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Gr: 6-8
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Gr: 9-10 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
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
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
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
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 49%
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA include Bullis Charter, Marshall Lane Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Santa Clara County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Clara County?
54 public charter schools are located in Santa Clara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% 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 Santa Clara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Santa Clara County include: Kipp Heartwood Academy vs. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy vs. Kipp Heartwood Academy, Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School vs. Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
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