For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,801 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Central City are Arizona School For The Arts, City View High School and Amerischools - Yuma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Amerischools - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 329-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 329-1100
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Asu Preparatory - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 5-8
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Grades: K-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Arizona School For The Arts, City View High School and Amerischools - Yuma.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
8 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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