Top 10 Best Arizona Charter Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 276 charter public high schools serving 113,994 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Arizona are Basis Scottsdale, Basis Chandler and Basis Oro Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Arizona charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American Leadership Queen Creek K-12, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Arizona Charter Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Grades: K-12
| 783 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #1919.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Grades: K-12
| 785 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13613 N Cave Creek Rd Bldg F
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Grades: K-12
| 487 students
Rank: #2121.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Grades: 6-12
| 593 students
Rank: #2222.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Grades: 6-12
| 792 students
Rank: #2323.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Grades: 1-9
| 185 students
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 776 students
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 781 students
Rank: #2626.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Grades: 6-12
| 550 students
Rank: #2727.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Grades: 6-12
| 546 students
Rank: #2828.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 714 students
Rank: #2929.
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7205 N Pima Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
Rank: #3030.
Asu Preparatory Digital
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1130 E University Dr Ste 230
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Grades: K-12
| 3,739 students
Rank: #3131.
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17760 N Regent Dr
Chandler, AZ 85286
(520) 423-9999
Grades: K-10
| 1,205 students
Rank: #3232.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #3333.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 447 students
Rank: #3434.
Ridgeline Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33625 N North Valley Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 223-1335
Grades: K-12
| 959 students
Rank: #3535.
American Leadership Queen Creek K-12
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22721 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 103
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-12
| 2,543 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Arizona include Basis Scottsdale, Basis Chandler and Basis Oro Valley.
How many charter public high schools are located in Arizona?
276 charter public high schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona charter public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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