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Best Monterey County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,107 students in Monterey County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Monterey County, CA are Big Sur Charter, Monterey Bay Charter and International School Of Monterey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Monterey County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Monterey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Monterey County Home Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Westridge Pkwy.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 424-9003
Gr: K-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Monterey County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Monterey County, CA include Big Sur Charter, Monterey Bay Charter and International School Of Monterey.
How many public charter schools are located in Monterey County?
8 public charter schools are located in Monterey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey County?
Monterey County public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Monterey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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