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Best San Marcos Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 319 students in San Marcos, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, CA are Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in San Marcos, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
520 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Marcos, California

San Marcos, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Community Collaborative Virtual - Sage Oak Chtr (Closed 2023)
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
North Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 89%
North Region Community School Of Greater Escondido (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
North Region Community School Of Greater Oceanside (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
North Region Community School Of Greater San Marco (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
North Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Pathways Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 E. San Marcos Blvd. Ste. 3
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pivot Charter School - San Diego (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1030 La Bonita Dr. Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pivot Charter School Riverside Ii (Closed 2018)
Charter School
29680 Lakeview Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
San Marcos Adult (Closed 2009)
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-9700
Taylion San Diego Academy (Closed 2023)
100 N. Rancho Sante Fe Rd. #1
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, CA include Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in San Marcos?
2 public charter schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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