For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,572 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in El Cajon, CA are Literacy First Charter, Kidinnu Academy and Eje Middle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in El Cajon, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Literacy First Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #22.
Kidinnu Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 N. Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Eje Middle Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Bostonia Global
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #55.
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 N. Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 411 students
El Cajon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Bostonia Global (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Cajon Valley Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
Diego Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Inspire Charter - South (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
El Cajon, CA 92019
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 4,183 students
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Grades: K-12
| 627 students
Liberty Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1012 East Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in El Cajon, CA include Literacy First Charter, Kidinnu Academy and Eje Middle Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Eljon?
6 public charter schools are located in Eljon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eljon?
Eljon public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Eljon include: Eje Elementary Academy Charter vs. Literacy First Charter
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