For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,254 students in 92027, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92027, CA are Heritage K-8 Charter and Escondido Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 92027 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 92027, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92027, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
92027, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Gr: 9-12
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 92027, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92027, CA include Heritage K-8 Charter and Escondido Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 92027?
2 public charter schools are located in 92027.
What is the racial composition of students in 92027?
92027 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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