Top 10 Best San Diego County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 121 public charter schools serving 74,389 students in San Diego County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA are Elevate, Jcs - Mountain Oaks and College Preparatory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Diego County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Diego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 San Diego County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elevate
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10269 Madrid Way
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Helix High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7323 Univ Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #55.
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2120 San Diego Ave.
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 574-6225
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Discovery Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Camino Biscay
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 656-0797
Grades: K-8
| 982 students
Rank: #77.
River Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo Vista Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 656-9676
Grades: K-8
| 939 students
Rank: #99.
Classical Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovations Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5454 Ruffin Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 271-1414
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1111.
Kavod Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 386-0887
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Rank: #1212.
Literacy First Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
799 E. Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #1313.
Classical Academy Vista
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2022 Univ Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 330-9800
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1414.
Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 S. Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,531 students
Rank: #1515.
Museum
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 Maple St.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 236-8712
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1855 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,328 students
Rank: #1717.
Escondido Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1868 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: #1818.
Magnolia Science Academy San Diego
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6525 Estrella Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 644-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1919.
High Tech High North County
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1420 San Marcos Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(760) 759-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Encinitas Blvd.
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 230-2870
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #2222.
Community Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 762 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Greater San Diego Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14545 Lyons Valley Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
(619) 669-3050
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
The Heights Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2710 Alpine Blvd. Ste. E
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 792-9000
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Rank: #2525.
San Diego Global Vision Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3430 Sch St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 600-5321
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2626.
Coastal Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Jcs - Manzanita
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Learning Choice Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(858) 536-8388
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #2929.
Preuss School Ucsd
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 839 students
Rank: #3030.
Steele Canyon High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #3131.
Julian Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-3847
Grades: K-12
| 203 students
Rank: #3232.
High Tech Middle Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., Bldg. 400
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 510-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 591-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
High Tech High Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
San Diego Cooperative Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7260 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-1613
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
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San Diego County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5285 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 236-8028
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 329-4227
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92120
(855) 937-4227
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
3035 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 795-1190
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
34320 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 749-5982
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1850 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2625
Grades: 1-5
| 158 students
730 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 694-4809
Grades: K-12
| 461 students
3773 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92176
(619) 677-3017
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
27130 Eucalyptus Ave. Ste. A
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 678-2050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3118
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
2445 Fogg St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-5244
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
2400 Euclid Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 267-1294
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
2312 East Beyer Blvd
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1154
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
31505 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1390 Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1390 E. Brd.way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
467 Moss St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
13915 Danielson St. #200
Poway, CA 92064
(619) 749-1974
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: 3-8
| 19 students
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
9p.o. Box 621
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 501-034
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
707 Carey Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 901-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
3291 Buckman Springs Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-2782
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
6401 Linda Vista Rd., Rm. 216
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 471-6010
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
555 D Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 437-7256
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
4191 Colts Way
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 583-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Diego County, CA include Elevate, Jcs - Mountain Oaks and College Preparatory Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in San Diego County?
121 public charter schools are located in San Diego County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 San Diego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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