Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
K-12 school in Union City, CA · Alameda County Office of Education · Grades K-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 73% of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 52% met the math standard. In reading, that is 24 points above the California average (49%). It has the highest reading result of any Bay Area K-12 school. Reading results in 2026 were 4 points higher than in 2024, and math results were 2 points lower than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 69% | 70% | 73% | +4 pts |
| Math | 55% | 54% | 52% | −2 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay | 73% | 52% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Results by grade, spring 2026
| Grade | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 57% | 50% |
| 4th grade | 63% | 51% |
| 5th grade | 67% | 38% |
| 6th grade | 78% | 54% |
| 7th grade | 78% | 60% |
| 8th grade | 80% | 59% |
| 11th grade | 83% | 53% |
Students are tested in grades 3 to 8 and 11. Each grade is a different group of students, so differences between grades are not a trend.
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
Homes near Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
The typical home value in ZIP code 94587, where Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is located, is $1.20M, down 1.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby K-12 schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 mi | Impact Academy of Arts & Technology CharterHayward · Grades 6-12 | 47% | 25% | $875K |
| 4.8 mi | Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori CharterHayward · Grades 1-12 | 37% | 30% | $1.21M |
| 4.9 mi | Circle of Independent Learning CharterFremont · Grades K-12 | 61% | 46% | $1.25M |
| 11.7 mi | East Bay Innovation Academy CharterOakland · Grades 6-12 | 48% | 34% | $659K |
| 12.0 mi | Madison Park Academy 6-12Oakland · Grades 6-12 | 13% | 7% | $508K |
| 12.1 mi | Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy CharterOakland · Grades 6-12 | 40% | 11% | $508K |
School details
- Address
- 703 C Street, Union City, CA 94587
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (209) 874-1119
- County
- Alameda County
- Grades
- K-12
- Students
- 518 (2025-26)
- Type
- K-12 school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2017
- Website
- eastbay.connectingwaters.org
- State school code
- 01100170136101
Common questions
How did Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 73% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 52% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
518 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades K-12.
How much do homes cost near Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94587, where Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is located, is $1.20M, down 1.9% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.