For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 301 students in 92040, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92040, CA are River Valley Charter and Barona Indian Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 92040 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 92040, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92040, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Barona Indian Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
92040, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11838 Valle Vista Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2634
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 92040, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92040, CA include River Valley Charter and Barona Indian Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 92040?
2 public charter schools are located in 92040.
What is the racial composition of students in 92040?
92040 public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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