For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,595 students in Spring Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Spring Valley, CA are College Preparatory Middle School and Steele Canyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Valley, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Spring Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Spring Valley, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Steele Canyon High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Spring Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3845 Spring Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Spring Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Spring Valley, CA include College Preparatory Middle School and Steele Canyon High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Spring Valley?
2 public charter schools are located in Spring Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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