For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 263 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ are Mexicayotl Charter School, Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus and Patagonia Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Cruz County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Santa Cruz County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Santa Cruz County (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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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 | 52 students
Rank: #33.
Patagonia Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N 3rd Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2875 E Frontage Rd
Tubac, AZ 85646
(520) 398-0536
Tubac, AZ 85646
(520) 398-0536
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School, Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus and Patagonia Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Santa Cruz County?
3 public charter schools are located in Santa Cruz County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Santa Cruz County include: Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School vs. Patagonia Montessori School, Patagonia Montessori School vs. Montessori De Santa Cruz Charter School
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