Classical Academy

2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,570 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Classical Academy's student population of 1,570 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Classical Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1646 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Classical Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Classical Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Classical Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Classical Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Classical Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Classical Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Classical Academy's ranking?
Classical Academy is ranked #1646 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Classical Academy often compared to?
Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage K-8 Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Classical Academy?
1,570 students attend Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Classical Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical Academy?
Classical Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Classical Academy offer ?
Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Classical Academy part of?
Classical Academy is part of Classical Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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