For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,003 students in 94612, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 94612, CA are Oakland School For The Arts and Envision Academy For Arts & Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 94612 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 94612, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94612, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
94612, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Gr: K-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
1881 Cunningham Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(408) 937-2700
Oakland, CA 94612
(408) 937-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
285 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 251-8103
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 251-8103
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 94612, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 94612, CA include Oakland School For The Arts and Envision Academy For Arts & Technology.
How many public charter schools are located in 94612?
2 public charter schools are located in 94612.
What is the racial composition of students in 94612?
94612 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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