For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 254 students in 85382, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter school in 85382, AZ is Student Choice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85382 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85382, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85382, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Peoria
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(505) 710-3214
Peoria, AZ 85382
(505) 710-3214
Gr: 6-10 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
85382, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7877 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Skyline D5 (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria (Closed 2024)
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Gr: K-12 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1938 E. Apache Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85382, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85382, AZ include Student Choice High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85382?
2 public charter schools are located in 85382.
What is the racial composition of students in 85382?
85382 public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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