For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 946 students in 86004, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 86004, AZ are Northland Preparatory Academy, Pine Forest School and Star Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 86004 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 86004, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86004, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Pine Forest School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2257 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
86004, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2229 East Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
Leading Edge Academy Flagstaff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-8
Life House Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5400 E. Railhead Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
2300 East 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Gr: 6-8
The Peak School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2016 North First Street A & B
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Renaissance Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3223 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Southwest Electrical Training Center - 4th Street (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
3000 North Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 86004, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 86004, AZ include Northland Preparatory Academy, Pine Forest School and Star Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 86004?
3 public charter schools are located in 86004.
What is the racial composition of students in 86004?
86004 public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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