Best Monterey Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 578 students in Monterey, CA.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Monterey, CA are Big Sur Charter and Bay View Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Monterey, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).