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Best Central City Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 143 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Central City are Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ public charter schools have an score of 8% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and score of 8% (versus the 47% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% 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 the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kelly

Special Education School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500

Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Children First Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500

Gr: K-8 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ?

The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ include Kelly and Children First Leadership Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?

2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?

the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).