For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 379 students in 85718, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85718, AZ are Khalsa School and Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85718 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85718, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85718, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Adventure School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
85718, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Adventures Mid-town (Closed 2009)
Charter School
825 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 407-1200
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85718, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85718, AZ include Khalsa School and Adventure School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85718?
2 public charter schools are located in 85718.
What is the racial composition of students in 85718?
85718 public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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