Classical Academy

2950 South Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,581 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,581 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Classical Academy's student population of 1,581 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
1,581 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

School Rankings

Classical Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1650 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
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54%
34%
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64%
47%
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54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
28%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
54%
20%
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Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.62
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(22-23)
2.1%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Classical Academy's ranking?
Classical Academy is ranked #1650 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Classical Academy often compared to?
Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage K-8 Charter, Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Classical Academy?
1,581 students attend Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Classical Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Classical Academy?
Classical Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Classical Academy offer ?
Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Classical Academy part of?
Classical Academy is part of Classical Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,581 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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