For the 2025 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 Village. 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Charter Schools in Santa Clara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Village
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 West Parr Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 341-7042
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Hill Elementary 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
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Charter
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
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: #77.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
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: #88.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #99.
Farnham Charter
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
| 353 students
Rank: #1010.
Fammatre Elementary 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
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Heritage Academy
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
| 454 students
Rank: #1212.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
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
| 550 students
Rank: #1313.
Price Charter Middle 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
| 921 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Sartorette Charter
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
| 287 students
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #1717.
Summit Public School Tahoma
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
| 427 students
Rank: #1818.
Capri Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Chapman Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4260
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery Charter Ii
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
| 526 students
Rank: #2020.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #2121.
Campbell School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 West Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #2323.
Castlemont Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3040 East Payne Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4233
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2424.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
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
| 337 students
Rank: #2525.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #2626.
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 South Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #2727.
Sherman Oaks Elementary 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
| 529 students
Rank: #2828.
Ida Jew Academies
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
| 410 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
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
| 475 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Blackford Elementary 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
| 398 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At W. Contra Costa Co
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
| 290 students
Rank: #3333.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Morgan Hill
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: #3434.
Downtown College Preparatory
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
| 459 students
Rank: #3535.
Monroe Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 South Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
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Santa Clara County 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
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1039 Garden St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Grades: 9-12
| 202 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
2086 Clarke St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Grades: K-6
| 296 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
155 N. Third St.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Grades: 8
| 121 students
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 514 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
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Grades: 9-10
| 17 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
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 465 students
1621 Gold St
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 942-7000
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 942-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 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
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Grades: 5-6
| 161 students
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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 Village. 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?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Santa Clara County include: Kipp Heartwood Academy vs. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy vs. Kipp Heartwood Academy, Marshall Lane Elementary School vs. Forest Hill Elementary School
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