For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 8,694 students in Chula Vista, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chula Vista, CA are Discovery Charter, Arroyo Vista Charter and Chula Vista Learning Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chula Vista, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Chula Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Chula Vista, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 K St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 426-2885
Gr: K-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-6192
Gr: K-12 | 1,542 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 East Naples
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Chula Vista, CA 91912
(619) 420-0066
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 349-3700
Gr: K-12 | 1,321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Pacific Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2371 Fenton St.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(951) 252-8800
Chula Vista, CA 91914
(951) 252-8800
Gr: K-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 Flower St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8397
Gr: K-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Altus Schools South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3252 Bonita Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(858) 678-2020
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Howard Gardner Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 E St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 934-0300
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 934-0300
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Maac Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Third Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-0749
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-0749
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Chula Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
310 Brd.way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 739-4836
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Fifth Avenue Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1130 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chula Vista, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chula Vista, CA include Discovery Charter, Arroyo Vista Charter and Chula Vista Learning Community Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Chula Vista?
11 public charter schools are located in Chula Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Chula Vista are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Chula Vista include: Mueller Charter (Robert L.) vs. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, Howard Gardner Community Charter vs. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter, Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter vs. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
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