For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 12,466 students in Poway, CA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Poway, CA are Cabrillo Point Academy and Pacific Coast Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poway, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Poway have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Poway, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cabrillo Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. Ste 200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 404-3190
Gr: K-12 | 5,706 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Pacific Coast Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13915 Danielson St. #103
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1928
Gr: K-12 | 6,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Poway, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Poway, CA include Cabrillo Point Academy and Pacific Coast Academy. Poway has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Poway?
2 public charter schools are located in Poway.
What is the racial composition of students in Poway?
Poway public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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