For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,475 students in 85012, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85012, AZ are Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85012 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85012, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85012, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 E Civic Cir
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aaec Online
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 S Longhorn
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 222-3999
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 222-3999
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 S Longmore
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 222-3999
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 222-3999
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Aaec - Smcc Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Aaec Show Low
Charter School
1152 School House Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 297-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 297-8500
Gr: 9-12
85012, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4530 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 234-2130
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 234-2130
Gr: K-9 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85012, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85012, AZ include Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley.
How many public charter schools are located in 85012?
7 public charter schools are located in 85012.
What is the racial composition of students in 85012?
85012 public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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