For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,377 students in 85017, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85017, AZ are Technical Campus, Think Through Academy and Bennett Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85017 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85017, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
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 85017, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Technical Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Think Through Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3232 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 233-4523
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 233-4523
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2930 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 943-1317
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Arizona Collegiate High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3161 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #66.
Synergy Public School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(480) 416-1040
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
85017, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
3160 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Desiderata High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2920 N. 34th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
E-cademie A Charter High School - Woods (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3160 North 33 Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Homebound High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
5725 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Grades: K-8
| 1,257 students
Pan-american Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Grades: K-12
| 1,170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85017, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85017, AZ include Technical Campus, Think Through Academy and Bennett Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85017?
7 public charter schools are located in 85017.
What is the racial composition of students in 85017?
85017 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).
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