For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,248 students in 85716, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85716, AZ are Basis Tucson Primary, Edge High School - Northwest and Southern Arizona Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85716 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85716, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Amerischools Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Pima Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Saca Online
Charter School
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
2800 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12
Howenstine High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
555 South Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85716, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85716, AZ include Basis Tucson Primary, Edge High School - Northwest and Southern Arizona Community Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85716?
8 public charter schools are located in 85716.
What is the racial composition of students in 85716?
85716 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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