For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 914 students in 95116, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 95116, CA are Sunrise Middle School, Aptitud Community Academy At Goss and Ace Empower Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95116 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95116, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95116, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
95116, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
660 Sinclair Dr.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702
Grades: 1-12
| 206 students
Po Box 433
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
San Jose High Academy Plus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
275 N. 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95116, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95116, CA include Sunrise Middle School, Aptitud Community Academy At Goss and Ace Empower Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 95116?
3 public charter schools are located in 95116.
What is the racial composition of students in 95116?
95116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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