For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,723 students in 85053, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ are Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Ombudsman - Charter West and Imagine Prep Surprise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ include Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Ombudsman - Charter West and Imagine Prep Surprise.
How many public charter schools are located in 85053?
9 public charter schools are located in 85053.
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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