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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