For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 256 students in Encinitas, CA. The top ranked public charter school in Encinitas, CA is Jcs - Mountain Oaks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Encinitas, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Encinitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Encinitas, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-4989
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Encinitas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Coast Alternative High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
684 Requeza
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
608 Third St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4339
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
552 South El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 205-3902
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Encinitas, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Encinitas, CA include Jcs - Mountain Oaks. Encinitas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in Encinitas?
1 public charter schools are located in Encinitas.
What is the racial composition of students in Encinitas?
Encinitas public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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