For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 4,501 students in Peoria, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Peoria, AZ are Basis Peoria Primary, Basis Peoria and Candeo Peoria. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Peoria, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Grades: K-4
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Grades: 5-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #33.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7877 W Hillcrest Blvd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 299-9825
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 299-9825
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8194 W. Deer Valley Rd Ste B10
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 242-2722
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9516 W. Peoria Ave. Ste 19-22
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Edoptions High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6710 West Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Grades: 7-12
| 422 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-12
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rcb College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
7033 W. Catus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Peoria, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8632 West Northern Avenue, Sui
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
7877 W. Hillcrest Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 376-7300
Grades: K-8
| 470 students
8632 W Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Paramount Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11039 W Olive Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-0614
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
11820 North 81st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Peoria, AZ 85345
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
17667 N. 91st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3086
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sonoran Science Academy-peoria (Closed 2024)
Charter School
17667 N 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
17667 North 91st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 875-3175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8632 West Northern Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
1938 E. Apache Blvd.
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Peoria, AZ 85382
(480) 557-6211
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Peoria, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Peoria, AZ include Basis Peoria Primary, Basis Peoria and Candeo Peoria.
How many public charter schools are located in Peoria?
10 public charter schools are located in Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Peoria include: Basis Peoria Primary vs. Candeo Peoria, Candeo Peoria vs. Basis Peoria Primary
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