For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,809 students in 85741, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85741, AZ are Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, Canyon Rose Academy-east and Sonoran Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85741 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85741, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85741, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 W Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3686 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 192
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Canyon Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Pima Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1690 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Minority enrollment: 93%
85741, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7600 North Shannon Rd Bldg. D
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 9-12
Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
6855 S Mark Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 908-3976
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 908-3976
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted Annex (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted At Empire (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted At Indian Oasis (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 383-6800
Gr: 9-12
Pima County Jted At Santa Rita (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3951 S Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Gr: 9-12
4140 West Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-8560
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-8560
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 46%
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 682-4749
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 682-4749
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85741, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85741, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, Canyon Rose Academy-east and Sonoran Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85741?
7 public charter schools are located in 85741.
What is the racial composition of students in 85741?
85741 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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