For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 764 students in 85203, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85203, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, Learning Foundation and Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85203 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85203, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85203, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Gr: K-7 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Learning Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1619 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparation Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 80%
85203, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85203, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85203, AZ include Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, Learning Foundation and Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa.
How many public charter schools are located in 85203?
5 public charter schools are located in 85203.
What is the racial composition of students in 85203?
85203 public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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