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Top 5 Best Escondido Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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, Classical Academy and Heritage K-8 Charter. 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 47% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #22.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Grades: K-8
| 1,570 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #44.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #55.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #66.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-12
| 1,876 students
Rank: #77.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Grades: K-12
| 212 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Escondido, California

Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Coastal Academy (Closed 2018)
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Grades: K-8
| 1,699 students
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Lincoln Intermediate (Closed 2005)
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

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, Classical Academy and Heritage K-8 Charter.
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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