Albert Einstein Academy Charter School is an IB Primary Years Programme–certified charter school in San Diego, California, United States. It is a part of San Diego Unified School District. Established in 2002, it is the only school in the district authorized as an IB-PYP school.
Serving 1,438 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Albert Einstein Academies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albert Einstein Academies's student population of 1,438 students has grown by 139% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 118% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Albert Einstein Academies ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert Einstein Academies is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3308 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert Einstein Academies's ranking?
Albert Einstein Academies is ranked #3308 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Albert Einstein Academies?
1,438 students attend Albert Einstein Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Albert Einstein Academies students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert Einstein Academies?
Albert Einstein Academies has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Albert Einstein Academies offer ?
Albert Einstein Academies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Albert Einstein Academies part of?
Albert Einstein Academies is part of Albert Einstein Academies School District.
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