For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 536 students in 95060, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 95060, CA is Pacific Collegiate Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95060, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
95060, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95060, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95060, CA include Pacific Collegiate Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95060?
1 public charter schools are located in 95060.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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