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Best Public Charter Schools in 85204 (Mesa, AZ) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85204 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 6,474 students in 85204, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85204, AZ are Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, Happy Valley School and Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85204, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Village High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
446 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Children First Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Sun Valley High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1143 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85204, AZ?
How many public charter schools are located in 85204?
18 public charter schools are located in 85204.
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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