For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 4,972 students in Scottsdale, AZ. The top ranked public charter schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus and Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Scottsdale, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(623) 979-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(623) 979-6500
Grades: K-8
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
Online School Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 E Broadway Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(623) 688-3276
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(623) 688-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #88.
Hirsch A Challenge Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6535 E Osborn Rd Ste 401
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #99.
Basis Goodyear Primary
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #1010.
Noah Webster Schools-pima
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5399 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #1111.
Champion San Tan
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1846 E Bella Vista Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1212.
Champion Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 South Mcqueen Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 664-3379
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 664-3379
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: #1313.
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2130
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Scottsdale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arts Academy At Scottsdale (Closed 2012)
Charter School
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
7303 East Earl Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(877) 202-0338
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(877) 202-0338
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Basis Scottsdale Primary (Closed 2015)
Charter School
12440 E. Mountain View Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bella Vista Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Casy Country Day School #1 (Closed 2010)
Charter School
7214 East Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-3190
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-3190
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Casy Country Day School #2 (Closed 2009)
Charter School
9575 East Larkspur Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 661-0401
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 661-0401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Classics And Four Arts Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7475 E Mcdowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
East Valley Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1858 E Brown Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1201 N., 85th Place - Rm 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
1201 N., 85th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Evit - Scottsdale Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2507 N 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Foothills Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Foothills Academy Connected (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Kachina Country Day School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
9318 N. 95th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-3399
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-3399
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
P.o. Box 5987
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
(480) 228-2866
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
(480) 228-2866
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Salt River High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Scottsdale Horizons Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
7501 E Virginia Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7501 East Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Stars Prep Academy - Scottsdale, Inc. (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
6720 East Continental
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus and Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus. Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public charter schools are located in Scottsdale, AZ?
13 public charter schools are located in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale, AZ?
Scottsdale, AZ public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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