For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 724 students in 85043, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85043, AZ are South Ridge High School, Southwest Leadership Academy and Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Ridge High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1122 S 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 247-0106
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 247-0106
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 W Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7620 W Lower Buckeye Rd Ste 10
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 772-8013
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 772-8013
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Mit Stem2 Online High School
Charter School
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(480) 206-9357
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(480) 206-9357
Gr: 9-12
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85043, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85043, AZ include South Ridge High School, Southwest Leadership Academy and Hope High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85043?
4 public charter schools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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