For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public charter schools serving 17,907 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA are Forest Hill Elementary School, University Preparatory Academy Charter and Discovery Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
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 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
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: 21:1
Rank: #66.
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 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
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 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
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 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #99.
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 | 921 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1616.
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 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1717.
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 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2020.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16870 Murphy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Downtown College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Blackford Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 28th St.
San Jose, CA 95119
(510) 480-0540
San Jose, CA 95119
(510) 480-0540
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Rank: #2828.
Monroe Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 South Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2929.
Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3131.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3232.
Ace Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Gr: 5-8 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Rank: #3434.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 571-6404
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 571-6404
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
Rank: #3535.
Latino College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95173
(408) 729-2281
San Jose, CA 95173
(408) 729-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
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San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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%
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
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: 54%
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
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%
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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%
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%
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 77:1
Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA include Forest Hill Elementary School, University Preparatory Academy Charter and Discovery Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Jose?
44 public charter schools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% 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 Jose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in San Jose include: Kipp Heartwood Academy vs. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy vs. Kipp Heartwood Academy, Alpha Jose Hernandez vs. Ace Esperanza Middle School
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