For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,974 students in 85234, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85234, AZ are Challenger Basic School, San Tan Charter School and Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85234 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85234, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85234, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
San Tan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gr: K-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gr: K-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Prep Online Academy
Charter School
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste A213
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
85234, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
862 East Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gr: K-6
55 N. Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gr: 7-8
1016 N. Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1016 N. Burk
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
55 N. Greenfield
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
919 East Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 31%
7377 W. Hunt Hwy.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85234, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85234, AZ include Challenger Basic School, San Tan Charter School and Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85234?
6 public charter schools are located in 85234.
What is the racial composition of students in 85234?
85234 public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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