For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 586 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 28% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Bay View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Casa Verde Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 717-4630
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Monterey, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
1700 Via Casoli
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1744
Grades: K-6
| 197 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Monterey, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Monterey, CA include Big Sur Charter and Bay View Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Monterey?
2 public charter schools are located in Monterey.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Monterey include: Big Sur Charter vs. Bay View Academy, Bay View Academy vs. Big Sur Charter
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