For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 252 students in San Marcos, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, CA are Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Marcos, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 E. Carmel St.
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
San Marcos, CA 92079
(760) 203-4383
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Marcos, CA include Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in San Marcos?
2 public charter schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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