For the 2025-26 school year, there are 96 public charter schools serving 29,893 students in Pima County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Pima County, AZ are Basis Oro Valley, Basis Oro Valley Primary and Basis Tucson Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Pima County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Pima County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Gr: 5-12 | 570 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Gr: 5-12 | 751 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 W Tangerine Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 912-4005
Gr: K-8 | 1,018 student Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Leman Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 639-8080
Gr: K-8 | 1,144 student Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Free School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Gr: K-12 | 607 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Mexicayotl Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 N 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Pima Vocational High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Satori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3727 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Gr: 2-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Leman Academy Of Excellence East Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10200 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 526-0474
Gr: K-8 | 1,118 student Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Academy Of Tucson Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9209 E Wrightstown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-6076
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 886-6076
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Gr: K-12 | 371 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Leman Academy Of Excellence East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3761 S Power Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(602) 975-4750
Tucson, AZ 85743
(602) 975-4750
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Math And Science Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Great Expectations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1466 W Camino Antigua
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 399-2121
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 399-2121
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Sonoran Science Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7450 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Leman Academy Of Excellence-sierra Vista
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Wilcox Dr
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 352-7780
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 352-7780
Gr: K-8 | 510 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 917-7880
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 917-7880
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Academy Of Tucson High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10720 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 733-0096
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Carden Of Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5260 N Royal Palm Dr
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-6661
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-6661
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Sonoran Science Academy - Davis Monthan
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5741 E Ironwood St Bldg 623
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 300-5699
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 300-5699
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Leman Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7720 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 462-0832
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 462-0832
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 51%
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Pima County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2846 Drexel Road, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 578-2075
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 91%
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Gr: 6-12
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
3902 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Tucson, AZ 85705
(602) 821-6900
Gr: K-5
3448 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 526-9300
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 93%
P.o. Box 68
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Gr: 5-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 77%
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 95%
40 West Ft. Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85734
(520) 807-9668
Gr: K-7 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool) (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Asdb/tucson Blind School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3731
Gr: K-12
5901 South Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 206-5000
Gr: 9-12
8181 East Irvington Bldg E5
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
2110 West Brichta Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
2120 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
Broadway Bridge Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1270 W Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 740-4704
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Catalina Mountain School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14500 North Oracle Rd.
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
Catalina, AZ 85738
(520) 818-3484
802 West Silverlake Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 573-1500
Gr: 6-12
Changemaker High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 615-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 91%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pima County, AZ include Basis Oro Valley, Basis Oro Valley Primary and Basis Tucson Primary.
How many public charter schools are located in Pima County?
96 public charter schools are located in Pima County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima County?
Pima County public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Pima County include: Satori Charter School vs. Presidio School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown vs. Paulo Freire Freedom School - University, Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback vs. La Paloma Academy
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