For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 299 students in 85283, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85283, AZ are James Madison Preparatory School and George Gervin Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85283 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85283, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85283, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
George Gervin Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
85283, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Gr: 9-12
7541 South Willow Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Gr: 6-12
Guadalupe Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
9225 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85283, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85283, AZ include James Madison Preparatory School and George Gervin Prep Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85283?
2 public charter schools are located in 85283.
What is the racial composition of students in 85283?
85283 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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