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Best Monterey County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,107 students in Monterey County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Monterey County, CA are Big Sur Charter, Monterey Bay Charter and International School Of Monterey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Monterey County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Monterey County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Monterey County Home Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Westridge Pkwy.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monterey County, CA

Monterey County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Bay View Elementary School (Closed 2012)
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Boronda Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Grades: 4-7
| 6 students
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Coolidge Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Cypress Grove Charter High School For Arts And Sci (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
El Camino Real Science And Technology Academy (Closed 2015)
490 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Grades: 3-6
| 453 students
Foothill Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
Greenfield Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
493 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2840
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Greenfield Community Day School (Closed 2006)
800 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Liberty Family Academy (Closed 2005)
8515 Prunedale North Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Grades: K-12
| 924 students
Manzanita Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Grades: K-2
| 193 students
Marina Del Mar Elementary School (Closed 2010)
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Millennium Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Monte Vista Elementary School (Closed 2005)
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Pinnacle Academy Charter - Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Charter School
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Pinnacles High Continuation School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
San Lorenzo Elementary School (Closed 2009)
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
Grades: 2-5
| 477 students
Somavia High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
South Monterey County Charter Independent Study Pr (Closed 2013)
Charter School
215 South El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Uplift California South Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
65600 Dixie St.
Bradley, CA 93426
(415) 845-2423
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Ventana High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2015 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Monterey (Closed 2023)
73101 Pleyto St. #86
Bradley, CA 93426
(831) 920-5393
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Walter Colton (Closed 2023)
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Monterey County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Monterey County, CA include Big Sur Charter, Monterey Bay Charter and International School Of Monterey.
How many public charter schools are located in Monterey County?
8 public charter schools are located in Monterey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey County?
Monterey County public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Monterey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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