For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,479 students in Alameda, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Alameda, CA are Alameda Community Learning Center, The Academy Of Alameda and Nea Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Alameda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Alameda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Gr: K-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Alameda, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Alameda, CA include Alameda Community Learning Center, The Academy Of Alameda and Nea Community Learning Center. Alameda has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Alameda?
3 public charter schools are located in Alameda.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda?
Alameda public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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