For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,371 students in La Mesa, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in La Mesa, CA are Helix High School, Jcs - Manzanita and Sparrow Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Mesa, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in La Mesa have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in La Mesa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helix High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7323 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 644-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 2,554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Jcs - Manzanita
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 303-4344
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sparrow Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5150 Wilson St.
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 439-6327
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 439-6327
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 Kuhn Dr., Ste. 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-6801
Gr: K-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in La Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in La Mesa, CA include Helix High School, Jcs - Manzanita and Sparrow Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in La Mesa?
4 public charter schools are located in La Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in La Mesa?
La Mesa public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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