For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 4,381 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are California Online Public Schools Central Coast, Ocasa College Prep and California Online Public Schools Southern California. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 San Juan Capistrano, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Online Public Schools Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
California Online Public Schools Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(800) 906-5166
Gr: K-12 | 3,933 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
California Republic Leadership Academy Capistrano
Charter School
31711 San Juan Creek Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 298-6040
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 298-6040
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include California Online Public Schools Central Coast, Ocasa College Prep and California Online Public Schools Southern California.
How many public charter schools are located in San Juanpistrano?
4 public charter schools are located in San Juanpistrano.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juanpistrano?
San Juanpistrano public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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