Charter schools in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa has 3 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 830 students. Of these, 3 offer elementary grades, 3 middle grades, and 2 high school grades. The median school has 10.6 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 3
- Reported students
- 830
- Median students per teacher
- 10.6
- Virtual schools
- 2
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 3 of 3 schools; student–teacher ratios for 3; format for 3. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Costa Mesa
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Charter - San DiegoElementaryMiddleHighVirtualCalifornia Pacific Charter - San Diego District | K–12 | 310 | 7.8 | Virtual |
| California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesElementaryMiddleHighVirtualCalifornia Pacific Charter- Los Angeles District | K–12 | 423 | 10.6 | Virtual |
| International School for Science and CultureElementaryMiddleInternational School for Science and Culture District | K–8 | 97 | 19.4 | Supplemental virtual |
About this Costa Mesa charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Costa Mesa
How many charter schools are in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa has 3 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 830 students across 3 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Costa Mesa?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Costa Mesa?
The data identifies 3 schools offering elementary grades, 3 offering middle grades, and 2 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Costa Mesa?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.