For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,067 students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in South Tempe are Center For Educational Excellence, Tempe Preparatory Academy and Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, Tempe Preparatory Academy and Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe?
the neighborhood of South Tempe, Tempe public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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