For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public charter schools serving 21,413 students in Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ are Basis Mesa, Self Development Charter School and Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Mesa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mesa, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Grades: K-12
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
Self Development Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Grades: K-7
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #77.
Happy Valley School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Grades: K-8
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: #1010.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Grades: 8-12
| 458 students
Rank: #1111.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1212.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Grades: K-7
| 207 students
Rank: #1313.
Sequoia Village High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1414.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: 5-7
| 325 students
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 883 students
Rank: #1717.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 509 students
Rank: #1818.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #2020.
Gem Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #2121.
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #2222.
George Washington Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2323.
Cambridge Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Rank: #2525.
Self Development Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #2626.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Astravo Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Grades: K-12
| 662 students
Rank: #2929.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-11
| 540 students
Rank: #3030.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #3131.
Burke Basic School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Grades: K-6
| 699 students
Rank: #3232.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Grades: K-12
| 3,083 students
Rank: #3333.
Liberty Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Learning Foundation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mesa Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
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Mesa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| 668 students
Canyon Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
Career Success High School - Mesa (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 750 students
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Poston Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Evit - Rhodes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Stapley Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3250 East Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Franklin Arts Academies - Gold Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Franklin Arts Academies - Liberty Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Franklin High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
5646 East Main St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Hillcrest Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4710 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-8950
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-8950
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
Legacy Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7618 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-1500
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 981-1500
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Lehi Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2415 N Terrace Cir
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-2800
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-2800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
65 East 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 668-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ include Basis Mesa, Self Development Charter School and Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics.
How many public charter schools are located in Mesa?
55 public charter schools are located in Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa?
Mesa public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Mesa include: Concordia Charter School vs. Step Up School, Step Up School vs. Gem Charter School, Concordia Charter School vs. Gem Charter School
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