Best 95076 California Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,226 students in 95076, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95076, CA are Diamond Technology Institute, Linscott Charter and Ceiba College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95076 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95076, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95076, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diamond Technology Institute
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
112 Diamond Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6225
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Linscott Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 Elm St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6301
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 West Riverside Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Alianza Charter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Casserly Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6333
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Casserly Rd. West Campus
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8123
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Pacific Coast Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
294 Green Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2180
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
Charter School
229 Green Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 466-5697
Gr: 12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95076, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95076, CA include Diamond Technology Institute, Linscott Charter and Ceiba College Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 95076?
7 public charter schools are located in 95076.
What is the racial composition of students in 95076?
95076 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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