For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,099 students in La Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in La Mesa, CA are Helix High School, Jcs - Manzanita and Learning Choice Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Mesa, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in La Mesa have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in La Mesa, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helix High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jcs - Manzanita
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Learning Choice Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(858) 536-8388
La Mesa, CA 91941
(858) 536-8388
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
Sparrow Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Spring Gardens Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 439-6327
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 439-6327
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
881 Kuhn Dr., Ste. 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Grades: K-12
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Spring St., Ste. 104
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Grades: K-12
| 407 students
La Mesa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College Preparatory Middle - East County (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
East Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
East Region Community School Of Greater El Cajon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
East Region Community School Of Greater La Mesa (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
East Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8374 Hercules St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Gateway Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8691 Echo Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Gateway West Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8693 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Grossmont Union High Special Education Program (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
1100 Murray Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 644-8115
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 644-8115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South And East Community Day Schools (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8374-6 Hercules St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 668-4660
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in La Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in La Mesa, CA include Helix High School, Jcs - Manzanita and Learning Choice Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in La Mesa?
6 public charter schools are located in La Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in La Mesa?
La Mesa public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% 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 La Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in La Mesa include: The Learning Choice Academy - East County vs. Jcs - Manzanita, Jcs - Manzanita vs. The Learning Choice Academy - East County, Sparrow Academy vs. Jcs - Manzanita
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