For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 4,592 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 62% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), 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 70% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Gr: K-4 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Gr: K-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7877 W Hillcrest Blvd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 299-9825
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 299-9825
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 5-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Edoptions High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Rcb College Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7033 W. Catus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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?
11 public charter schools are located in Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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