For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,213 students in 85209, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85209, AZ are Noah Webster Schools- Mesa, State Online School and Virtual School Of Arizona. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85209 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85209, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85209, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7301 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
State Online School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Virtual School Of Arizona
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 849 students Minority enrollment: 65%
85209, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7301 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Gr: K-6 | 1,205 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85209, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85209, AZ include Noah Webster Schools- Mesa, State Online School and Virtual School Of Arizona.
How many public charter schools are located in 85209?
3 public charter schools are located in 85209.
What is the racial composition of students in 85209?
85209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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