Best 85201 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 372 students in 85201, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85201, AZ are Concordia Charter School and Step Up School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85201 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85201, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85201, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concordia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
142 N Date
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Step Up School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 E 5th St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 344-2600
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Concordia Charter School- Navajo Mission
Charter School
One Mission Lane Hwy 191
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-0555
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Az
Charter School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Gr: K-11 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85201, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85201, AZ include Concordia Charter School and Step Up School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85201?
4 public charter schools are located in 85201.
What is the racial composition of students in 85201?
85201 public charter schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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