For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,996 students in 92020, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92020, CA are Literacy First Charter, Eje Middle Academy and Eje Elementary Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 92020 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 92020, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92020, CA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Gr: K-12 | 2,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
92020, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Gr: K-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 92020, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92020, CA include Literacy First Charter, Eje Middle Academy and Eje Elementary Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 92020?
3 public charter schools are located in 92020.
What is the racial composition of students in 92020?
92020 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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