For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,078 students in Julian, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Julian, CA are Jcs - Cedar Cove, Julian Charter and Jcs - Pine Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Julian, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Julian have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Julian, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Julian Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Grades: K-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Jcs - Pine Hills
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29141 Vallejo Ave.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-5500
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-5500
Grades: K-12
| 755 students
Julian, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Redding (Ray) High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1517 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0620
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0620
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Summit High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1656 Hwy 78
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3008
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3008
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Julian, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Julian, CA include Jcs - Cedar Cove, Julian Charter and Jcs - Pine Hills.
How many public charter schools are located in Julian?
3 public charter schools are located in Julian.
What is the racial composition of students in Julian?
Julian public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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