For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 375 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 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 El Centro, CA (2025-26)
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 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
El Centro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1150 N. Imperial Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2295 West Vaughn Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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