For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 876 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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 98% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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