For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 540 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in 95060, CA is Pacific Collegiate Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95060, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Grades: 7-12
| 540 students
95060, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95060, CA include Pacific Collegiate Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95060?
1 public charter schools are located in 95060.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060?
95060 public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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