Best Public Charter Schools in Palo Alto, CA (2025-26)

Best Palo Alto Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 392 students in Palo Alto, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Palo Alto, CA are Oxford Day Academy and East Palo Alto Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palo Alto, CA public charter schools have an score of 7% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palo Alto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Palo Alto, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Oxford Day Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
:

Bottom 50%

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1001 Beech St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152

Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1

Rank: #22.

East Palo Alto Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

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1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900

Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy (Closed 2015)

1039 Garden St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460

Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Brentwood Academy (Closed 2023)

2086 Clarke St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881

Gr: K-5

Cesar Chavez Elementary School (Closed 2020)

2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700

Gr: 8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

Chavez (Cesar) Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700

Gr: 4-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Forty-niners Academy (Closed 2009)

2086 Clarke St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 614-4300

Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Green Oaks Academy (Closed 2023)

2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2800

Gr: K-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Ravenswood Child Development Center (Closed 2023)

951 Oconnor St. E.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2800

Rocketship Eight Elementary School (Closed 2014)

420 Florence St., Ste. 300
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(877) 806-0920

Gr: K-3

Ronald Mcnair Academy (Closed 2023)

2033 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2800

Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1

School Of Wisdom And Knowledge College Preparatory (Closed 2008)

Po Box 51071
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 328-5696

Gr: K-7 | 49 students

Sequoia Community Day (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

763 Green St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 323-1085

Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

South Community High School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

2031 Pulgas Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 599-1517

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palo Alto, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Palo Alto, CA include Oxford Day Academy and East Palo Alto Academy. Palo Alto has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.

How many public charter schools are located in Palo Alto?

2 public charter schools are located in Palo Alto.

What is the racial composition of students in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).