For the 2025 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 7,146 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 Basis Chandler, Challenger Basic School and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy. 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 62% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-9 | 509 students
Rank: #55.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Rank: #88.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Imagine Rosefield
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 E Civic Cir
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 759 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 607 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 371 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6116 E. Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 S 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Basis Chandler, Challenger Basic School and Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arizona?
15 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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