Pacific Coast Academy
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 404-3190
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 6760 students
Pacific Coast Academy, a charter school located in El Cajon, CA, serves grades K-12 in the Dehesa Elementary School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Pacific Coast Academy is a charter school located in El Cajon, CA. 6760 students attend Pacific Coast Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: July 31, 2026
They pick on my kids for personal vendetta. My kids teacher failed my son after putting him on IEP what is the point of putting him on to fail him and refuse to accept his work and endless hours logged online doing school work, and then failed my two younger kids made my daughter cry she is at her reading level she excels actually refused to accept their school work. she worked my oldest for hours and he turned his work. they are awful they will gaslight you over and over again they do not care about the children. at all. they are in The learning academy now and have straight As for the last two years there, and my oldest got all Bs this year at public school not on IEP do not waste your time they should be reported and audited. the smug look on lisa's face as they failed my children and gas lit them is disgraceful. the staff and teachers are the worst I have ever met. No reason at all to pick on the kids they disgusting me.
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Posted: March 24, 2026
Do not become a vendor at this school. You will not get paid if your student misses their classes or cancel last minute. The school will not pay you.
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Posted: September 21, 2022
Fantastic school. Ive had an amazing time dealing with the special needs department. Ive never had a school experience go so well and be so accommodating. Ill never have my children go anywhere else.
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Posted: September 28, 2021
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Posted: September 28, 2021
I have had horrible experiences in local public school settings. I felt like my daughters and I were a burden to the school's staff. They disregarded any concerns of mine for my daughters and always put pressure on me to give up on asking for support. I was not important to them and my opinions were just that. o
Opinions. I've switched schools 3 times because of lack of effort and caring for the students. Once I heard of this school, PCA, I immediately fell in love. When I had my first IEP and 504 from this school, my response was, I wanted to cry. Not from sadness or disappointment but, from happiness. The whole team made me feel respected and heard. I felt how they care for their students. I always felt like I was on trial with the schools staff prior to enrolling with PCA. It is a horrible feeling knowing that your child is struggling and they find a way to refuse to,provide adequate support. I find it irresponsible and inhumane on their part. PCA has been nothing but, amazing and helpful. Our home school teacher works all week long to support us and help with anything we need. They are patient and try care about their students and family. If it shows that students in this school have low scores, it is because it isn't mandatory for students to participate in standardized testing. Definitely recommend this school especially for students with special needs. It offers flexibility to all students to learn in a way that works best for them.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Run Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Cajon | CA | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Santee Villas | Apartment Complex | Santee | CA | 4 mi | |
| 3 | Lakeview Village Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Valley | CA | 4.4 mi | |
| 4 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 5.3 mi | |
| 5 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 5.3 mi | |
| 6 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 6.6 mi | |
| 7 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 8.8 mi | |
| 8 | Heritage at Otay Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 9.4 mi | |
| 9 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 9.6 mi | |
| 10 | Eastlake Greens | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 10.5 mi | |
| 11 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 10.6 mi | |
| 12 | Legacy Walk | Condominium/Townhouse | San Diego | CA | 10.9 mi | |
| 13 | Eastlake Vistas | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 11.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Cajon | El Cajon | CA | 0.3 mi | |
| 2 | Santee | Santee | CA | 3 mi | |
| 3 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 3.3 mi | |
| 4 | Rancho San Diego | El Cajon | CA | 3.7 mi | |
| 5 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 4.3 mi | |
| 6 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 6.2 mi | |
| 7 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 8.8 mi | |
| 8 | Bonita | Chula Vista | CA | 10 mi | |
| 9 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 10.2 mi | |
| 10 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 10.6 mi | |
| 11 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 10.6 mi | |
| 12 | Otay Ranch | Chula Vista | CA | 11.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 11.4 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 11.8 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 12.5 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 14.5 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 14.6 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 15.9 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 18.2 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 46.2 mi. |
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