For the 2024 school year, there are 123 public charter schools serving 74,329 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA are Jcs - Mountain Oaks, College Preparatory Middle School and Arroyo Vista Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Diego County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Old Town K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Helix High School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,462 students
Rank: #66.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #88.
Greater San Diego Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Grades: K-12
| 191 students
Rank: #99.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #1010.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1212.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Santa Fe
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1313.
Magnolia Science San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1414.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1515.
Classical Vista
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2022 Univ Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Grades: K-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1616.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 853 students
Rank: #1717.
Steele Canyon High School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Rank: #1818.
High Tech High North County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1919.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1868 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #2020.
Museum
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #2121.
High Tech High Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #2222.
Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #2323.
The Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Rank: #2424.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,306 students
Rank: #2525.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 Sch St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #2626.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,558 students
Rank: #2727.
High Tech High International
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #2828.
High Tech Elementary Explorer
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2929.
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3030.
Coastal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #3131.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 739 students
Rank: #3232.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Grades: K-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #3333.
High Tech Elementary North County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #3434.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
670 Flower St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Grades: K-8
| 1,144 students
Rank: #3535.
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(442) 262-3249
Oceanside, CA 92057
(442) 262-3249
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA include Jcs - Mountain Oaks, College Preparatory Middle School and Arroyo Vista Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Diego County, CA?
123 public charter schools are located in San Diego County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County, CA?
San Diego County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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