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Best Maricopa County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 400 public charter schools serving 178,248 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ are Basis Chandler, Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus and Basis Scottsdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Maricopa County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Gr: K-4 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 981 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Gr: K-4 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1099
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 668 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,007 student Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 814 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,072 student Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Arizona Language Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4645 E Marilyn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85063
(602) 996-1595
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2323.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,023 student Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 723 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Happy Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3131.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Scottsdale Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10460 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3333.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3434.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Gr: K-7 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 35%
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Maricopa County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aa&e Chandler Gilbert Community College Site High School (Closed 2023)
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Aa&e Mesa Community College Site High School (Closed 2007)
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Aaec Mesa Community College Site High School (Closed 2007)
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Academy Of Arizona - Main (Closed 2011)
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
Academy Of Arizona - North (Closed 2010)
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Gr: K-8
Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Day & Night School (Closed 2009)
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Gr: 7-8
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
Adjc-sunrise Mountain (Closed 2005)
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Aim High Institute (Closed 2014)
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Gr: K-9
Aire Libre Elementary School (Closed 2020)
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Alfred F Garcia School (Closed 2020)
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Alhambra College Preparatory High School (Closed 2012)
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Gr: 9-10 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Alma Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-6
Alternative Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Ambassador Academy (Closed 2018)
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Amerischools Academy - Camelback K-6 (Closed 2023)
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Amerischools Children's Academy - Phoenix (Closed 2005)
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Andalucia Middle School (Closed 2020)
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Ann Ott School (Closed 2007)
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Arizona Academy Of Science And Technology (Closed 2020)
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Arizona K-8 Online Academy (Closed 2023)
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Arizona Montessori Charter School - Glendale (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Arizona Montessori Charter Schools-chandler (Closed 2006)
Charter School
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Arizona State Hospital (Program) (Closed 2004)
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Arizona virtual academy (Closed 2023)
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Gr: K-12
Arrowhead Elementary School (Closed 2020)
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Arts Academy At Scottsdale (Closed 2012)
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-4 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Arts Academy At South Mountain (Closed 2012)
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Ascending Roots Scholastic & Athletic Premise (Closed 2010)
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Basis Chandler, Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus and Basis Scottsdale.
How many public charter schools are located in Maricopa County?
400 public charter schools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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