For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,316 students in 85353, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85353, AZ are Maricopa Institute Of Technology and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85353, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
85353, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85353, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85353, AZ include Maricopa Institute Of Technology and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain.
How many public charter schools are located in 85353?
2 public charter schools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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