Top 10 Best Arizona Charter Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 583 charter public schools serving 229,737 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Arizona are Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Basis Scottsdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Arizona Charter Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Grades: 5-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Grades: 5-12
| 575 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 730 students
Rank: #77.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 629 students
Rank: #99.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Grades: 5-12
| 943 students
Rank: #1111.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 529 students
Rank: #1212.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #1313.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Grades: 5-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1414.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1515.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #1616.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1717.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Grades: K-12
| 619 students
Rank: #1818.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Grades: K-4
| 662 students
Rank: #1919.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Grades: K-7
| 252 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #2323.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 269 students
Rank: #2424.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
Math: 72% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Grades: K-12
| 808 students
Rank: #2525.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 500 students
Rank: #2626.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Grades: K-12
| 789 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #2929.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Grades: K-5
| 1,076 students
Rank: #3030.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #3131.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
Math: 76% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #3232.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Grades: K-12
| 715 students
Rank: #3333.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Grades: K-8
| 572 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium West
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Grades: 5-12
| 851 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked charter public schools in Arizona include Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Basis Scottsdale.
How many charter public schools are located in Arizona?
583 charter public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona charter public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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