For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 82 students in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Shalimar are Arizona Language Schools and Valley Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe, AZ include Arizona Language Schools and Valley Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe?
the neighborhood of Shalimar, Tempe public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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