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Best San Diego County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 121 public charter schools serving 76,696 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA are Elevate, College Preparatory Middle School and Jcs - Mountain Oaks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 San Diego County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Helix High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7323 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 2,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Gr: K-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2491 School House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Gr: K-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Classical Academy Vista
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2022 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Gr: K-12 | 2,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,570 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
High Tech High North County
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Museum
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3430 School St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
The Heights Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Steele Canyon High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 1,876 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Greater San Diego Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
High Tech Middle Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 400
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
High Tech Middle North County
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1460 West San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Learning Choice Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(858) 536-8388
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4070 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(442) 262-3249
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
High Tech High Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Diego County, CA

San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students
Academy Of Arts And Science : El Cajon Middle And High (6-12) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: Del Mar Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) (Closed 2023)
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
All Tribes American Indian Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Alpine Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Gr: 6-8
Alpine Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Gr: 1-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Audeo Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Ballantyne (John) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Bayview Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Beyer Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Bonsall Charter Academy For Learning (Closed 2008)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Bostonia Global (Closed 2023)
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Bostonia Language Academy (Closed 2023)
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bounce Back Independent Study High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Cabrillo Point Academy (Closed 2021)
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Gr: K-12
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Gr: 3-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Challenges Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Gr: K-6 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Clair W. Burgener Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-8 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2020)
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8
Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Chtr (Closed 2023)
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Community Home Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Coronado Pathways Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Gr: K-12
Crawford Champs High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Crawford Idea High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Crawford Law And Business High School (Closed 2013)
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA include Elevate, College Preparatory Middle School and Jcs - Mountain Oaks.
How many public charter schools are located in San Diego County?
121 public charter schools are located in San Diego County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 San Diego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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