For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,747 students in 91941, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 91941, CA are Helix High School, Sparrow Academy and The Learning Choice Academy - East County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 91941 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 91941, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 91941, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helix High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 2,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Sparrow Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Spring Gardens Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 439-6327
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 439-6327
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4215 Spring St., Ste. 104
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 Kuhn Dr., Ste. 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
91941, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8691 Echo Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 258-3740
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Gateway West Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8693 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 667-2707
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 91941, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 91941, CA include Helix High School, Sparrow Academy and The Learning Choice Academy - East County.
How many public charter schools are located in 91941?
4 public charter schools are located in 91941.
What is the racial composition of students in 91941?
91941 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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