For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,792 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 42% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), 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 38% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
San Tan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Grades: K-12
| 888 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 262 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
85234, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
862 East Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
55 N. Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1016 N. Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
1016 N. Burk
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
55 N. Greenfield
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Grades: PK
| 15 students
55 N Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1476
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1476
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
919 East Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
7377 W. Hunt Hwy.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
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?
5 public charter schools are located in 85234.
What is the racial composition of students in 85234?
85234 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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