For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 377 students in El Centro, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in El Centro, CA is Imperial Valley Home School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Centro, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in El Centro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 El Centro, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2370 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Pathways Charter
Charter School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5566
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in El Centro, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in El Centro, CA include Imperial Valley Home School Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in El Centro?
2 public charter schools are located in El Centro.
What is the racial composition of students in El Centro?
El Centro public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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