Top 10 Best Redwood City Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 8,025 students in Redwood City, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Redwood City, CA are Design Tech High School, Rocketship Rising Stars and Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood City, 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 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Redwood City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Redwood City, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Design Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Rocketship Rising Stars
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3173 Senter Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Owsley Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Rocketship Alma Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
198 W. Alma Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Rocketship Spark Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
683 Sylvandale Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2351 Olivera Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(925) 246-5537
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
788 Locust St.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2960 Story Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2249 Dobern Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Rocketship Delta Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cavallo Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
331 S. 34th St.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #1212.
Everest Public High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
Rocketship Discovery Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Wooster St.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1414.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
890 Brd.way
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
Grades: K-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1616.
Rocketship Redwood City
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Roosevelt Ave
Redwood City, CA 94065
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1717.
Connect Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Oakside Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2426
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Redwood City, California

Redwood City, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3150 Granger Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
656 Bair Island Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 361-1345
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
400 Log Cabin Ranch Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 747-9689
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
1109 Hilton St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 298-0259
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
2600 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
909 Roosevelt Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94062
Grades: 9-11
| 198 students
555 Ave. Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
400 Duane St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
1390 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5186
Grades: 6-10
| 10 students
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 598-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2600 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
120 James Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
325 Camille Ct.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Grades: 9-11
| 276 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Redwood City, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Redwood City, CA include Design Tech High School, Rocketship Rising Stars and Rocketship Mosaic Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Redwood City?
17 public charter schools are located in Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City?
Redwood City public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% 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 Redwood City are often viewed compared to one another?

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