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Best 85716 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,315 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 53% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Gr: K-5 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Saca Online
Charter School
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 79%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85716 Arizona

85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Desert Springs Academy (Closed 2023)
3833 E. 2nd St.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Edge High School - Child And Family Resources (Closed 2010)
2800 East Broadway
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
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
La Paloma Academy - Midtown (Closed 2009)
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Gr: K-6
Pima Partnership Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 97%

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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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