For the 2024 school year, there are 62 public charter schools serving 26,225 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego, CA are Old Town K-8 Charter, Elevate and Kavod 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 27% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Diego have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-7
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Kavod Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Science San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Innovations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
High Tech High North County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Museum
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
High Tech High Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #99.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 Sch St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
High Tech High International
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #1111.
High Tech Elementary Explorer
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1212.
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1313.
High Tech Elementary North County
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1414.
Learning Choice Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9950 Scripps Lake Dr. Ste. #10
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 536-8388
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 536-8388
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1515.
High Tech Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #1616.
The O'farrell Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6130 Skyline Dr.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 263-3009
Grades: K-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #1717.
High Tech Middle Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8640
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8640
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1818.
Albert Einstein Academies
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-8
| 1,421 students
Rank: #1919.
High Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2020.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2121.
High Tech Middle North County
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #2222.
E3 Civic High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 11th Ave. 6th Fl.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #2323.
School For Entrepreneurship And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3540 Aero Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 874-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Grossmont Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Fletcher Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2020
Grades: 7-12
| 282 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
San Diego Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2878 Camino Del Rio S. Ste. 41
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 713-7271
Grades: K-12
| 429 students
Rank: #2626.
High Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5000
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Adelante Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 233-3242
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 233-3242
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Rank: #2828.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #2929.
High Tech Middle Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #3030.
Audeo Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3821 Plaza Dr. Ste. 402
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: #3131.
Health Sciences High And Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #3232.
Harriet Tubman Village Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6880 Mohawk St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 668-8635
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 668-8635
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #3333.
Audeo Charter
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10170 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Rank: #3434.
Nestor Language Charter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Hollister St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-0900
Grades: K-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #3535.
Darnall Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Hughes St.
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-1822
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 582-1822
Grades: K-8
| 518 students
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San Diego, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A. Phillip Randolph Leadership Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
America's Finest Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
Arroyo Paseo Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Children's Conservation Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Grades: 6-7
| 398 students
Ecademy California Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2534 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 472-5232
Grades: 3-8
| 37 students
Endeavour Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 278-9000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Evangeline Roberts Institute Of Learning (Closed 2018)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 674-6019
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-0632
Grades: K-1
| 128 students
Fanno Academy Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 15249
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 269-9929
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
Gompers Charter Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1005 47th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 263-2171
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter School 2 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1411 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 628-2650
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Health Sciences Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 528-9070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
High Technical Elementary Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
High Technical Elementary Explorer (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-3600
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
High Technical Elementary North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1480 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
High Technical Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2150 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 564-6700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
High Technical High Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
High Technical High International (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
High Technical High Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 398-8620
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
High Technical High North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
High Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2861 Womble Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
High Technical Middle Chula Vista (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
High Technical Middle Media Arts (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
High Technical Middle North County (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1460 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 243-5014
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
High Technical Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2359 Truxtun Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 814-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Hope Region Community (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
808 West Cedar St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 685-8242
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
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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 Old Town K-8 Charter, Elevate and Kavod Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Diego, CA?
62 public charter schools are located in San Diego, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego, CA?
San Diego, CA public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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