Best Public Charter Schools in 95116 (San Jose, CA) (2025-26)

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Best 95116 California Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sunrise Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
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1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785

Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Aptitud Community Academy At Goss

Charter School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
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2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656

Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: #33.

Ace Empower Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
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625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920

Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1

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Location

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Ace Alum Rock Middle School (Closed 2023)

1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929

Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

California Youth Outreach Academyvocational High School (Closed 2008)

2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664

Gr: 10-12 | 22 students

Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100

Gr: 1-5

Lee Mathson Middle School (Closed 2023)

2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950

Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Macsa Academia Calmecac (Closed 2010)

660 Sinclair Dr.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702

Gr: 1-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Pathfinder High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 433
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

San Jose High Academy Plus (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

275 N. 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631

Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

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).