For the 2025 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 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9707 1/2 Marilla Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2579
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Barona Indian Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Barona Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-0948
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
92040, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
12824 Lakeshore Dr.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2391
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9308 Winter Gardens Blvd
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 390-2662
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
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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