For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,732 students in 85035, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85035, AZ are Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Precision Academy and Imagine Desert West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 237-6273
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Precision Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7318 W Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 936-8682
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 936-8682
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Imagine Desert West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Midtown High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7318 W Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 963-8682
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 963-8682
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
85035, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6339 W Monte Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85035, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85035, AZ include Vista College Prep Sueno Park, Precision Academy and Imagine Desert West Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85035?
5 public charter schools are located in 85035.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035?
85035 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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