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Best San Diego Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public charter schools serving 25,842 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego, CA are Elevate, Innovations Academy and Old Town Academy K-8 Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 San Diego, CA (2025)

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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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%
Rank: #1414.
High Tech High International
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Gr: K-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3540 Aero Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Albert Einstein Academies
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(858) 859-1550
Gr: K-8 | 1,438 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
The O'farrell Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Gr: K-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
High Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Gr: K-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
High Tech Elementary Explorer
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
High Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Audeo Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3821 Plaza Drive Ste. 402
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Gr: K-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
High Tech Middle Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Broadway Ste. 230
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 713-7271
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
High Tech Elementary North County
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 West San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2785
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Keiller Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7270 Lisbon St.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-9266
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
High Tech Elementary Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 200
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4620
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Altus Schools Audeo
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10170 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Altus Schools East County
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Fletcher Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Iftin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5465 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 265-2411
Gr: K-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
High Tech Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3333.
High Tech Middle Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 West Main St.
San Diego, CA 92108
(760) 353-0140
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2550
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Diego, California

San Diego, California 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%
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
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%
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
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%
Creative Performing And Media Arts Magnet Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Gr: 6-7 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Ecademy California Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Gr: 3-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Endeavour Academy (Closed 2017)
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Gr: K-12
Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning (Closed 2018)
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Gr: K-1 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Gr: 6-8
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Health Sciences Middle School (Closed 2023)
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Gr: 6-8
High Technical Elementary Chula Vista (Closed 2023)
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
High Technical Elementary Explorer (Closed 2023)
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
High Technical Elementary North County (Closed 2023)
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
High Technical Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
High Technical High Chula Vista (Closed 2023)
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
High Technical High International (Closed 2023)
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
High Technical High Media Arts (Closed 2023)
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
High Technical High North County (Closed 2023)
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
High Technical High School (Closed 2023)
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
High Technical Middle Chula Vista (Closed 2023)
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
High Technical Middle Media Arts (Closed 2023)
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
High Technical Middle North County (Closed 2023)
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
High Technical Middle School (Closed 2023)
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego, CA include Elevate, Innovations Academy and Old Town Academy K-8 Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Diego?
61 public charter schools are located in San Diego.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego?
San Diego public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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