For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 6,474 students in 85204, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85204, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, Happy Valley School and Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85204, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Village High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
446 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Children First Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Sun Valley High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1143 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
85204, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Children First Academy - Tempe (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-8
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Gr: 9
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Gr: 9
828 East Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1455 S. Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 367-0378
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 367-0378
Gr: K-8 | 3 students
Sequoia Academics And Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 63%
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 446-9288
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 446-9288
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Sequoia Charter Middle School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Gr: 7-8 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Sequoia Secondary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 649-7737
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 649-7737
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85204, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85204, AZ include Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, Happy Valley School and Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark.
How many public charter schools are located in 85204?
18 public charter schools are located in 85204.
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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