For the 2024 school year, there are 404 charter public elementary schools serving 193,354 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Grades: 5-12
| 575 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 629 students
Rank: #99.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #1313.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1515.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #1616.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1717.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Grades: K-12
| 619 students
Rank: #1818.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #2323.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 269 students
Rank: #2424.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
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
| 808 students
Rank: #2525.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 500 students
Rank: #2626.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #3131.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Grades: K-12
| 715 students
Rank: #3333.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
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 elementary schools in Arizona?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Arizona include Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Basis Scottsdale.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Arizona?
404 charter public elementary schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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