For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 5,103 students in El Cajon, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in El Cajon, CA are Literacy First Charter, Kidinnu Academy and Bostonia Global. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Cajon, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in El Cajon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 El Cajon, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Gr: K-12 | 2,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Kidinnu Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Bostonia Global
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
Gr: K-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Eje Elementary Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in El Cajon, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in El Cajon, CA include Literacy First Charter, Kidinnu Academy and Bostonia Global.
How many public charter schools are located in Eljon?
6 public charter schools are located in Eljon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eljon?
Eljon public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% 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 Eljon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Eljon include: Eje Elementary Academy Charter vs. Literacy First Charter
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