For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 4,061 students in 85287, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85287, AZ are Asu Preparatory Academy Digital, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary and Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85287 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85287, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85287, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asu Preparatory Academy Digital
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 E University Dr Ste 230
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Grades: K-12
| 3,563 students
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 East Hildago Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 492-1722
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 492-1722
Grades: K-4
| 70 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 S 12th St
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 842-1722
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 842-1722
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School
Charter School
1401 E Jefferson St
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 496-0041
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 496-0041
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85287, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85287, AZ include Asu Preparatory Academy Digital, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary and Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85287?
5 public charter schools are located in 85287.
What is the racial composition of students in 85287?
85287 public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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