For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 438 students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Central City South are Amerischools Academy - Yuma North and Vista College Preparatory - Hadley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma North
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 S 4th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 S 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ include Amerischools Academy - Yuma North and Vista College Preparatory - Hadley.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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