Best Vista Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,591 students in Vista, CA.

The top ranked public charter schools in Vista, CA are Classical Academy Vista, Guajome Park Academy Charter and Guajome Learning Centers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Vista, CA public charter schools have an score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Vista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Vista, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Classical Academy Vista

Charter School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
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Top 20%

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2022 University Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800

Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Guajome Park Academy Charter

Charter School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
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Top 50%

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2000 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500

Gr: K-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #33.

Guajome Learning Centers

Charter School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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2000 North Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-8500

Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #44.

Bella Mente Montessori Academy

Charter School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
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Bottom 50%

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1737 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 621-8948

Gr: K-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #55.

North County Trade Tech High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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1132 N Melrose Drive Ste. 501
Vista, CA 92085
(760) 598-0782

Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

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Vista, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Crestview Elementary School (Closed 2012)

510 Sunset Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 726-3240

Gr: K-5 | 597 students Minority enrollment: 90%

Eagles Peak Charter (Closed 2010)

Charter School

981 Vale Terrace Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-3200

Gr: K-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Mountain Peak Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

3220 Executive Ridge
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7980

Gr: K-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

National University Academy (Closed 2023)

2030 Univ Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 631-5842

Gr: K-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

National University Academy, Armona (Closed 2023)

2030 University Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
(559) 696-1490

Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

North County Trade Technical High School (Closed 2023)

1126 N. Melrose Dr. Ste. 301
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 598-0782

Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

North Star Academy Of Independent Learning & Fine (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1250 Arcadia Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 726-5360

Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Olive Elementary School (Closed 2023)

836 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7129

Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Palomar High Independent Study (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1401 Palomar Place
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-4785

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rancho Minerva Middle School (Closed 2024)

2245 Foothill Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-4500

Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Suncoast Steam Academy (Closed 2023)

3678 Aero Ct.
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-4080

Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Vista Focus Academy (Closed 2010)

740 Olive Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 758-6800

Gr: 9 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Vista, CA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Vista, CA include Classical Academy Vista, Guajome Park Academy Charter and Guajome Learning Centers.

How many public charter schools are located in Vista?

5 public charter schools are located in Vista.

What is the racial composition of students in Vista?

Vista public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Vista are often viewed compared to one another?