For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,251 students in 85306, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85306, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Glendale, Jefferson Preparatory High School and Desert Heights Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85306 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85306, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85306, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,293 student Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Gr: K-12 | 897 students Minority enrollment: 49%
85306, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85306, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85306, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Glendale, Jefferson Preparatory High School and Desert Heights Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85306?
3 public charter schools are located in 85306.
What is the racial composition of students in 85306?
85306 public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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