For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 386 students in Palo Alto, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Palo Alto, CA are Oxford Day Academy and East Palo Alto Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Alto, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palo Alto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Palo Alto, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Day Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
763 Green St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Rank: #22.
East Palo Alto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Palo Alto, CA include Oxford Day Academy and East Palo Alto Academy. Palo Alto has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Palo Alto?
2 public charter schools are located in Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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