For the 2026 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, Heritage K-8 Charter and Classical Academy. 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 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Heritage K-8 Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 546-0101
Gr: K-8 | 1,570 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Coastal Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-12 | 1,876 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Escondido Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1868 East Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Dimensions Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Motivated Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 La Terraza Blvd. #150
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 343-2048
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Escondido, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center City High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
240 South Maple St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 480-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4096 Calle Platino
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 631-4020
Gr: K-8 | 1,699 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Community Montessori Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Dehesa Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1441 Montiel Rd. Ste. 143
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 743-7880
Gr: K-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6785 Imperial Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 677-2180
Epiphany Prep Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
725 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 280-0028
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Escondido Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2065 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-3262
Gr: 9-12
Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2255 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 737-3154
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1029 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2480
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Nicolaysen Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
420 N. Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2474
Gr: K-12
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, Heritage K-8 Charter and Classical Academy.
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?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Escondido include: Heritage K-8 Charter vs. Classical Academy, Classical Academy vs. Heritage K-8 Charter, Classical Academy High School vs. Escondido Charter High School