For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,068 students in 85323, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85323, AZ are Imagine Avondale Middle School, Imagine Avondale Elementary School and Estrella High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85323 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85323, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85323, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Avondale Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Prep West
Charter School
12235 W Van Buren St
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Gr: 9-11 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
85323, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 52%
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85323, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85323, AZ include Imagine Avondale Middle School, Imagine Avondale Elementary School and Estrella High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85323?
4 public charter schools are located in 85323.
What is the racial composition of students in 85323?
85323 public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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