For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 473 students in Laveen, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Laveen, AZ are Country Gardens Charter School and Riverbend Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laveen, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Laveen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Laveen, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Gardens Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6313 W Southern Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(623) 900-2230
Laveen, AZ 85339
(623) 900-2230
Gr: K-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Riverbend Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5625 S 51st Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 285-3003
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 285-3003
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Laveen, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5625 South 51st Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 285-3003
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 285-3003
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Laveen, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Laveen, AZ include Country Gardens Charter School and Riverbend Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Laveen?
2 public charter schools are located in Laveen.
What is the racial composition of students in Laveen?
Laveen public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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