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Charter schools in San Jose, California

San Jose has 50 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 21,040 students. Of these, 34 offer elementary grades, 22 middle grades, and 15 high school grades. The median school has 23.0 students per teacher.

Schools
50
Reported students
21,040
Median students per teacher
23.0
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 50 of 50 schools; student–teacher ratios for 50; format for 50. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in San Jose

SchoolGrades
ACE Charter HighHighACE Charter High District9–12
ACE Empower AcademyElementaryMiddleACE Empower Academy District5–8
ACE Esperanza MiddleElementaryMiddleACE Esperanza Middle District5–8
ACE Inspire AcademyElementaryMiddleACE Inspire Academy District5–8
Alpha Cindy Avitia HighHighAlpha Cindy Avitia High District9–12
Alpha: Blanca AlvaradoElementaryMiddleAlpha: Blanca Alvarado DistrictK–8
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy PreparatoryElementaryMiddleAlpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory DistrictK–8
Alpha: Jose HernandezElementaryMiddleAlpha: Jose Hernandez DistrictK–8
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership AcademyHighB. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District9–12
Blackford ElementaryElementaryCampbell UnionK–5
Discovery CharterElementaryMiddleDiscovery Charter DistrictK–8
Discovery Charter IIElementaryMiddleDiscovery Charter II DistrictK–8
Downtown College Prep - Alum RockMiddleHighDowntown College Prep - Alum Rock District6–12
Downtown College PreparatoryHighDowntown College Preparatory District9–12
Downtown College Preparatory MiddleElementaryMiddleDowntown College Preparatory Middle District5–8
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family LearningElementaryMiddleHighEscuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning DistrictK–12
Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family LrngHighEscuela Popular/CTR for TRN and CARs FAM Lrng DIST9–12
Fammatre ElementaryElementaryCambrianK–5
Farnham CharterElementaryCambrianK–5
Forest Hill ElementaryElementaryCampbell UnionK–5
Ida Jew AcademiesElementaryMiddleMount Pleasant ElementaryK–8
KIPP Heartwood AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP Heartwood Academy District5–8
KIPP Heritage AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP Heritage Academy District5–8
KIPP Navigate College PrepHighKIPP Navigate College Prep District9–12
Kipp Prize Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleKipp Prize Preparatory Academy District5–8
KIPP San Jose CollegiateHighKIPP San Jose Collegiate District9–12
Latino College Preparatory AcademyHighLatino College Preparatory Academy District9–12
Luis Valdez Leadership AcademyHighLuis Valdez Leadership Academy District9–12
Lynhaven ElementaryElementaryCampbell UnionK–5
Monroe MiddleMiddleCampbell Union6–8
Opportunity Youth AcademyHighSanta Clara County Office of Education9–12
Price Charter MiddleMiddleCambrian6–8
Rocketship Academy Brilliant MindsElementaryRocketship Academy Brilliant Minds DistrictK–5
Rocketship Alma AcademyElementaryRocketship Alma Academy DistrictK–5
Rocketship Discovery PrepElementaryRocketship Discovery Prep DistrictK–5
Rocketship Fuerza Community PrepElementaryRocketship Fuerza Community Prep DistrictK–5
Rocketship Los Suenos AcademyElementaryRocketship Los Suenos Academy DistrictK–5
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy ElementaryElementaryRocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary DistrictK–5
Rocketship Mosaic ElementaryElementaryRocketship Mosaic Elementary DistrictK–5
Rocketship Rising StarsElementaryRocketship Rising Stars DistrictK–5
Rocketship Si Se Puede AcademyElementaryRocketship Si Se Puede Academy DistrictK–5
Rocketship Spark AcademyElementaryRocketship Spark Academy DistrictK–5
San Jose Conservation Corps CharterHighSan Jose Conservation Corps Charter District12
Sartorette CharterElementaryCambrianK–5
Sherman Oaks ElementaryElementaryMiddleCampbell UnionK–8
Summit Public School: TahomaHighSummit Public School: Tahoma District9–12
Sunrise MiddleElementaryMiddleSunrise Middle District5–8
University Preparatory Academy CharterMiddleHighUniversity Preparatory Academy Charter District7–12
Voices College-Bound Language AcademyElementaryMiddleVoices College-Bound Language Academy DistrictK–8
Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. PleasantElementaryMiddleVoices College-Bound Language Acad at Mt. Pleasant DISTK–8

About this San Jose 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 San Jose

How many charter schools are in San Jose, CA?

San Jose has 50 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 21,040 students across 50 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near San Jose?

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 San Jose?

The data identifies 34 schools offering elementary grades, 22 offering middle grades, and 15 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in San Jose?

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.