Best 95062 California Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 166 students in 95062, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 95062, CA is Tierra Pacifica Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 95062 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95062, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95062, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
986 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 462-9404
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95062, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95062, CA include Tierra Pacifica Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95062?
1 public charter schools are located in 95062.
What is the racial composition of students in 95062?
95062 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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