For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 849 students in La Jolla, CA. The top-ranked public charter school in La Jolla, CA is Preuss School Ucsd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Jolla, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in La Jolla have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in La Jolla, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Preuss School Ucsd
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 822-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in La Jolla, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in La Jolla, CA include Preuss School Ucsd. La Jolla has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public charter schools are located in La Jolla?
1 public charter schools are located in La Jolla.
What is the racial composition of students in La Jolla?
La Jolla public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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