For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 public charter schools serving 8,388 students in Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Tempe, AZ are Tempe Preparatory Academy, Center For Educational Excellence and Arizona Language Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tempe, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Tempe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Tempe, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Arizona Language Schools
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2222 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 334-9608
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 334-9608
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
New School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Pinnacle Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2055 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Rank: #77.
Asu Preparatory Academy Digital
Charter School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 3,563 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Valley Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Southern Avenue Ste 713
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3383
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3383
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
New School For The Arts Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 481-9235
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 481-9235
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 N. Scottsdale Road Ste 13
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-4 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
International Commerce High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Student Choice High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1833 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 242-0689
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 242-0689
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
International Commerce High School Mcg
Charter School
1855 S Country Club Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Charter School
Charter School
2224 W Southern Avenue Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: K-12
Tempe, 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
Bright Ideas Charter School - Van Buren (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2720 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Gr: K-8
2020 East Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1815 East Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Gr: 9-12
1525 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Esperanza Prep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
1538 East Southern Ave., A-g
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Integrity Education Centre (Closed 2023)
Charter School
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Intervention Learning Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2228 South Country Club Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
5040 South Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 73%
2250 South College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
2615 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1251 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Tempe, AZ 85282
Gr: 7-8 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 12%
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 63%
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
1251 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tempe, AZ include Tempe Preparatory Academy, Center For Educational Excellence and Arizona Language Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in Tempe?
23 public charter schools are located in Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in Tempe?
Tempe public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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