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Best Central City Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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, Amerischools Academy - Yuma and Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School. 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 score of 20% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Arizona School For The Arts

Charter School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
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Top 20%

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1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444

Gr: 5-12 | 759 students Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #22.

Amerischools Academy - Yuma

Charter School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
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Top 50%

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2098 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 329-1100

Gr: K-8 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #33.

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School

Charter School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Top 50%

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735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100

Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

City View High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721

Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #55.

Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100

Gr: K-4 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #66.

Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
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Bottom 50%

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735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100

Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #77.

Gateway Early College High School

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
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Bottom 50%

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108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237

Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #88.

Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
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Bottom 50%

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201 E Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353

Gr: K-8 | 258 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, Amerischools Academy - Yuma and Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School.

How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?

8 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?

the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).