For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 944 students in 85120, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85120, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Avalon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85120 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85120, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85120, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 49%
85120, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Gr: K-8
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85120, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85120, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Avalon Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85120?
4 public charter schools are located in 85120.
What is the racial composition of students in 85120?
85120 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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