For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public charter schools serving 18,483 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Jose, CA are Forest Hill Elementary School, Discovery Charter and University Preparatory Academy 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 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Jose, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Farnham Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Fammatre Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Price Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1010.
Sartorette Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit Public School Tahoma
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
Discovery Charter Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 S. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1616.
Perseverance Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057
Grades: 5-8
| 84 students
Rank: #1717.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1818.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 S. Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1919.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 S. Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #2020.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2121.
Ida Jew Academies
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: K-8
| 468 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sunrise Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 E. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Blackford Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 28th St.
San Jose, CA 95119
(510) 480-0540
San Jose, CA 95119
(510) 480-0540
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
Rank: #2626.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Morgan Hill
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16870 Murphy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #2727.
Downtown College Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #2828.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 529 students
Rank: #2929.
Monroe Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 S. Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #3030.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #3131.
Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #3232.
Ace Inspire Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 E. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #3333.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Latino College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
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San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Ace Alum Rock Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Camden Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Legacy Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
4949 Harwood Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
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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, Discovery Charter and University Preparatory Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Jose?
46 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 76% (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, Ace Esperanza Middle School vs. Alpha Jose Hernandez
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