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Best Escondido Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 8,495 students in Escondido, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Escondido, CA are Classical Academy High School, Heritage K-8 Charter and Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escondido, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Escondido have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Escondido, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,570 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 1,876 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Escondido, California

Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-8 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Gr: 9-12
Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Lincoln Intermediate (Closed 2005)
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Escondido, CA include Classical Academy High School, Heritage K-8 Charter and Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Escondido?
8 public charter schools are located in Escondido.
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido?
Escondido public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?

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