For the 2024 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 5,851 students in Arizona.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arizona are Challenger Basic School, Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy and Masada Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
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
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Imagine Rosefield
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #99.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 842 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Grades: K-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1111.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6116 E. Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1313.
Vista College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 S 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arizona include Challenger Basic School, Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy and Masada Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arizona?
13 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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