Top 10 Best Pima County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 98 public charter schools serving 30,103 students in Pima County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Pima County, AZ are Basis Oro Valley, Basis Tucson North and Basis Oro Valley Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Pima County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Pima County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Leman Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Grades: K-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #77.
Leman Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Grades: K-8
| 975 students
Rank: #88.
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Grades: 1-6
| 92 students
Rank: #99.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
Leman Of Excellence East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3761 S Power Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(602) 975-4750
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1111.
Leman Of Excellence East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10200 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Grades: K-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Grades: K-12
| 565 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Grades: K-5
| 35 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Changemaker High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Envision High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
351 W. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 887-0045
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Mexicayotl Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Pima Partnership School The
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 917-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 W Mcmurray Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 N. Columbia Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Sky Islands
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 E 14th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 382-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #13 - 2513. - 25.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #2626.
Leman Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 462-0832
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #2727.
Leman Of Excellence-sierra Vista
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 E Wilcox Dr
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 352-7780
Grades: K-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2828.
Satori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3727 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Grades: 2-8
| 117 students
Rank: #2929.
Sonoran Science - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 W Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Grades: K-12
| 644 students
Rank: #3030.
Leman Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #3131.
Academy Of Tucson High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10720 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3232.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
Rank: #3333.
Tucson Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9239 E Wrightstown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 296-0883
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #3434.
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
47 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 352-0057
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #3535.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
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Pima County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
P.o. Box 68
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2202 West Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 248
Sells, AZ 85634
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3067 North Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 299-6259
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9
| 17 students
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
200 North Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
14500 North Oracle Rd.
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 E. Bilby Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 799-8403
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
732 W Roger Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 203-4876
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5949 East 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
P. O. Box 11039
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 722-8130
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 578-2022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pima County, AZ include Basis Oro Valley, Basis Tucson North and Basis Oro Valley Primary.
How many public charter schools are located in Pima County, AZ?
98 public charter schools are located in Pima County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima County, AZ?
Pima County, AZ public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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