Top 5 Best Monterey County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,079 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 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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 68% 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 (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Grades: K-8
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Monterey County Home Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Grades: K-12
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter Public
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W.ridge Pkwy.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Grades: K-6
| 183 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
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
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Monterey County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Grades: 4-7
| 6 students
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
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
490 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Grades: 3-6
| 453 students
493 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2840
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
800 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
8515 Prunedale North Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Grades: K-12
| 924 students
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Grades: K-2
| 193 students
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
Grades: 2-5
| 477 students
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 South El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
65600 Dixie St.
Bradley, CA 93426
(415) 845-2423
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
2015 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
73101 Pleyto St. #86
Bradley, CA 93426
(831) 920-5393
Grades: K-12
| 11 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, CA?
8 public charter schools are located in Monterey County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey County, CA?
Monterey County, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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