For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 849 students in La Jolla, CA. The top ranked public charter school in La Jolla, CA is Preuss School Ucsd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jolla, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 La Jolla, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in La Jolla, CA include Preuss School Ucsd. La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in La Jolla?
1 public charter schools are located in La Jolla.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jolla?
La Jolla public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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