For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 public charter schools serving 33,021 students in Alameda County, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Alameda County, CA are Yu Ming Charter, Downtown Charter Academy and Francophone Charter School Of Oakland. 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 26% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Alameda County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yu Ming Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 766 students
Rank: #22.
Downtown Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Grades: K-8
| 339 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 E. Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kipp King Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2005b Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: K-8
| 625 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Summit Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2005 Via Barrett, Ste. A
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
Grades: 5-8
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10038 Hwy. 99 E. Frontage Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 931-5399
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 931-5399
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakland Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1212.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakland School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #1414.
The Academy Of Alameda
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3293 E. Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1616.
Aspire River Oaks Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 Pyrenees Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 956-8100
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 956-8100
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1717.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Grades: 1-12
| 553 students
Rank: #1818.
Oakland Unity High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6038 Brann St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1919.
Aims College Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #2020.
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2560 Darwin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 6-12
| 775 students
Rank: #2121.
Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2036 E. Hatch Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 538-8082
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2222.
Nea Community Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Grades: K-12
| 524 students
Rank: #2323.
Leadership Public Schools Richmond
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Bissell Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 235-4522
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 235-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #2424.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Rank: #2525.
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
585 Willow Ave.
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 397-2524
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 397-2524
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Rank: #2626.
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 W. 59th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: #2727.
Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 W. 59th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #2828.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28000 Calaroga Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1340
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1340
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Bridge Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Market St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 929-0437
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 929-0437
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #3030.
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 480-0660
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 480-0660
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #3131.
Urban Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 842-1181
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 842-1181
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #3232.
North Oakland Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 42nd St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-0540
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-0540
Grades: K-5
| 119 students
Rank: #3333.
Lazear Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #3434.
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Carmelita Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 585-1153
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 585-1153
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #3535.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 W. Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Grades: 6-12
| 770 students
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Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Grades: K
| 20 students
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspire Eres Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Bay Area School For Independent Study (Closed 2006)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Castlemont Primary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Civicorps Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Civicorps Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: 5
| 28 students
Community Day (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 5
| 30 students
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
East Oakland Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
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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 Francophone Charter School Of Oakland. 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?
78 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Alameda County include: Community School For Creative Education vs. North Oakland Community Charter, Aspire Titan Academy vs. Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy, Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy vs. Aspire Titan Academy
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