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Best 94621 California Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 3,851 students in 94621, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 94621, CA are Oakland Unity Middle School, Lazear Charter Academy and Latitude 37.8 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 94621 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 94621, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 94621, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Latitude 37.8 High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 Derby Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-7936
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Achieve Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 904-6440
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3709 East 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Learning Without Limits
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1282
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 746-7862
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Cox Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9860 Sunnyside St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 904-6300
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #99.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Hegenberger Rd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8225
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Lighthouse Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Hegenberger St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Alternatives In Action
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6221 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 748-4314
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 94621, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 94621, CA include Oakland Unity Middle School, Lazear Charter Academy and Latitude 37.8 High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 94621?
11 public charter schools are located in 94621.
What is the racial composition of students in 94621?
94621 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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