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Best Santa Clara County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 54 public charter schools serving 23,087 students in Santa Clara County, CA. The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA are Bullis Charter, Marshall Lane Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Santa Clara County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Village
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
825 West Parr Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1111.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1313.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1414.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Gr: 6-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Summit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Capri Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Chapman Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Gr: K-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Campbell School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
295 West Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Gr: K-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Castlemont Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3040 East Payne Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2424.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2525.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 South Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Ida Jew Academies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2828.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16870 Murphy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Downtown College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Blackford Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 28th St.
San Jose, CA 95119
(510) 480-0540
Gr: K-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
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Santa Clara County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Gr: 5-8
Ace Alum Rock Middle School (Closed 2023)
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Advent Academy (Closed 2008)
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Gr: 7-12
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School (Closed 2023)
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Antonio Del Buono Elementary School (Closed 2023)
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gr: K-5
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
Athenour Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2018)
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Gr: K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Athenour Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Blossom Valley Elementary School (Closed 2004)
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Brentwood Academy (Closed 2023)
2086 Clarke St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881
Gr: K-5
Bullis-purissima Elementary School (Closed 2004)
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Burnett Elementary School (Closed 2010)
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
California Youth Outreach Academyvocational High School (Closed 2008)
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
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
Gr: 6-8
Camden Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Gr: 9-12
Campbell Distance Learning (Closed 2023)
155 N. Third St.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Campbell Middle School (Closed 2023)
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Castro (Mariano) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: 1-5
Clyde L. Fischer Middle School (Closed 2023)
1720 Hopkins Dr.
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
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
Gr: 9-12
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Gr: 6-8
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Gr: 9-10 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Cory (Benjamin) Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2280 Kenwood Ave.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Dove Hill Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Gr: K-6
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Downtown College Prep Alviso (Closed 2013)
1621 Gold St
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Encinal Elementary School (Closed 2004)
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Santa Clara County, CA include Bullis Charter, Marshall Lane Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Santa Clara County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Clara County?
54 public charter schools are located in Santa Clara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% 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 Santa Clara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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