For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 643 students in Santee, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santee, CA are Learning Choice Academy and The Learning Choice Academy - East County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santee, 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 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Santee have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Santee, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Choice Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(858) 536-8388
Santee, CA 92071
(858) 536-8388
Gr: K-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4215 Spring St., Ste. 104
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 463-8811
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 463-8811
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Santee, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10445 Mission Gorge Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5300
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5300
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santee, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santee, CA include Learning Choice Academy and The Learning Choice Academy - East County.
How many public charter schools are located in Santee?
2 public charter schools are located in Santee.
What is the racial composition of students in Santee?
Santee public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% 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 Santee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Santee include: The Learning Choice Academy - East County vs. Learning Choice Academy, Learning Choice Academy vs. The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.