For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 165 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Nogales, AZ are Mexicayotl Charter School and Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, AZ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Nogales, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Nogales, Arizona 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Gr: 3-12
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Gr: 9-12
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Gr: Inquire with school | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Nogales, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Nogales, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School and Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Nogales?
1 public charter schools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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