For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 9,271 students in San Mateo County, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in San Mateo County, CA are San Carlos Charter Learning Center, Design Tech High School and Summit Public School Shasta. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Mateo County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Mateo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Mateo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Summit Public School Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 Campus Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Everest Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Willow Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 422-4022
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 422-4022
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Connect Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 Oakside Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2426
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2426
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Mateo County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Mateo County, CA include San Carlos Charter Learning Center, Design Tech High School and Summit Public School Shasta. San Mateo County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in San Mateo County?
20 public charter schools are located in San Mateo County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in San Mateo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in San Mateo County include: Connect Community Charter vs. Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory, Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory vs. Connect Community Charter, Everest Public High School vs. Summit Preparatory Charter High School
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