For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,678 students in 85048, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85048, AZ are Horizon Honors Elementary School, Horizon Honors Secondary School and Keystone Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85048 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85048, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85048, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Gr: 1-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85048, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85048, AZ include Horizon Honors Elementary School, Horizon Honors Secondary School and Keystone Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85048?
3 public charter schools are located in 85048.
What is the racial composition of students in 85048?
85048 public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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