For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 440 students in Lake Elsinore, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lake Elsinore, CA is Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elsinore, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lake Elsinore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Lake Elsinore, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19740 Grand Ave.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
(951) 595-4500
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Lago Global Academy
Charter School
31360 Riverside Dr.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 384-2056
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 384-2056
Lake Elsinore, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16275 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7470
Gr: K-5
Gordon Kiefer Independent Study (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 42%
18730 Grand Ave
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7400
Gr: 6-8
1405 Ed Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7777
Gr: K-12
Tri-valley Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1405 Education Way
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 253-7085
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lake Elsinore, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lake Elsinore, CA include Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lake Elsinore?
2 public charter schools are located in Lake Elsinore.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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