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Charter schools in Oakland, California

Oakland has 37 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 14,157 students. Of these, 17 offer elementary grades, 23 middle grades, and 16 high school grades. The median school has 22.0 students per teacher.

Schools
37
Reported students
14,157
Median students per teacher
22.0
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 37 of 37 schools; student–teacher ratios for 37; format for 37. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Oakland

SchoolGrades
Achieve AcademyElementaryAchieve Academy DistrictK–5
AIMS College Prep HighHighAIMS College Prep High District9–12
AIMS College Prep MiddleMiddleAIMS College Prep Middle District6–8
Alternatives in ActionHighAlternatives in Action District9–12
American Indian Public Charter School IIElementaryMiddleAmerican Indian Public Charter School II DistrictK–8
ARISE HighHighARISE High District9–12
AscendElementaryMiddleASCEND DistrictK–8
Aspire Berkley Maynard AcademyElementaryMiddleAspire Berkley Maynard Academy DistrictK–8
Aspire College AcademyElementaryAspire College Academy DistrictK–5
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory AcademyMiddleHighAspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District6–12
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory AcademyMiddleHighAspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District6–12
Aspire Monarch AcademyElementaryAspire Monarch Academy DistrictK–5
Aspire Triumph Technology AcademyElementaryAspire Triumph Technology Academy DistrictK–5
Aurum Preparatory AcademyMiddleAurum Preparatory Academy District6–8
Bay Area TechnologyMiddleHighBay Area Technology District6–12
Community School for Creative EducationElementaryMiddleCommunity School for Creative Education DistrictK–8
Cox AcademyElementaryCox Academy DistrictK–5
Downtown Charter AcademyMiddleDowntown Charter Academy District6–8
East Bay Innovation AcademyMiddleHighEast Bay Innovation Academy District6–12
Envision Academy for Arts & TechnologyMiddleHighEnvision Academy for Arts & Technology District6–12
Francophone Charter School of OaklandElementaryMiddleFrancophone Charter School of Oakland DistrictK–8
KIPP Bridge AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP Bridge Academy DistrictK–8
Latitude 37.8 HighHighLatitude 37.8 High District9–12
Lazear Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleLazear Charter Academy DistrictK–8
Learning Without LimitsElementaryLearning Without Limits DistrictK–5
Lighthouse Community CharterElementaryMiddleLighthouse Community Charter DistrictK–8
Lighthouse Community Charter HighHighLighthouse Community Charter High District9–12
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter PublicElementaryMiddleHighLodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public DistrictK–12
LPS Oakland R & D CampusHighLPS Oakland R & D Campus District9–12
Oakland Charter AcademyMiddleOakland Charter Academy District6–8
Oakland Charter HighHighOakland Charter High District9–12
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory AcademyMiddleHighOakland Military Inst College Prep Acad DIST6–12
Oakland School for the ArtsMiddleHighOakland School for the Arts District6–12
Oakland Unity HighHighOakland Unity High District9–12
Oakland Unity MiddleMiddleOakland Unity Middle District6–8
Urban Montessori CharterElementaryMiddleUrban Montessori Charter DistrictK–8
Yu Ming CharterElementaryMiddleYu Ming Charter DistrictK–8

About this Oakland charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Oakland

How many charter schools are in Oakland, CA?

Oakland has 37 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 14,157 students across 37 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Oakland?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Oakland?

The data identifies 17 schools offering elementary grades, 23 offering middle grades, and 16 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Oakland?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.