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Best Alameda County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 80 public charter schools serving 33,210 students in Alameda County, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Alameda County, CA are Yu Ming Charter, Downtown Charter Academy and The Of Alameda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Alameda County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
The Of Alameda Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Kipp King Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2005b Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Summit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2005 Via Barrett, Ste. A
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
166 West Harder Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 955-7083
Gr: K-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10038 Hwy. 99 East Frontage Rd
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 931-5399
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Aspire River Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Pyrenees Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 956-8100
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Aims College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3293 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28000 Calaroga Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1340
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2560 Darwin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Gr: 6-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Oakland Unity High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6038 Brann St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2424.
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
123 West 59th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 538-8082
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Gr: 1-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Gr: K-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Gr: K-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Urban Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 842-1181
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 West 59th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1
Rank: #3232.
Leadership Public Schools Richmond
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
880 Bissell Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 235-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #3333.
Kipp Bridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Market St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 929-0437
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3170 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 480-0660
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Willow Ave.
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 397-2524
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alameda County, CA

Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Gr: 7-12
Albany Children's Center (Closed 2014)
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Gr: K | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Alliance Academy (Closed 2020)
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Almond Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Andersen Middle School (Closed 2023)
M
Hayward, CA 94543
(671) 366-3880
Gr: 6-8
Arroyo Mocho Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Aspire California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2017)
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Aspire Eres Academy (Closed 2023)
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Gr: K-6
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Barnard-white Middle School (Closed 2009)
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Bay Area School For Independent Study (Closed 2006)
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Bowman Elementary School (Closed 2024)
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Business And Information Technology High School (Closed 2013)
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Business, Entrepreneurial School Of Technology High School (Closed 2011)
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Gr: 9-12
Cabello Student Support Center (Closed 2013)
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2009)
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2023)
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Castlemont Primary Academy (Closed 2018)
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: K-5 | 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Gr: K-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy (Closed 2023)
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Civicorps Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Civicorps Middle School (Closed 2012)
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: 5 | 28 students
Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts (Closed 2018)
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts High School (Closed 2023)
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Donald D. Lum Elementary School (Closed 2020)
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
E. L. Musick Elementary School (Closed 2024)
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Gr: K-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
East Bay Regional Occupation Center/agency (Roc/p) High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Gr: 9-12
East Oakland Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
East Oakland Leadership Academy High School (Closed 2014)
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Alameda County, CA include Yu Ming Charter, Downtown Charter Academy and The Of Alameda Elementary School. Alameda County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Alameda County?
80 public charter schools are located in Alameda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County?
Alameda County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% 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 Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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