For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,153 students in 85023, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85023, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy and Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
85023, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Unity Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85023, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85023, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy and Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85023?
2 public charter schools are located in 85023.
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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