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Best 85296 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 3,296 students in 85296, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85296, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85296 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85296, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85296, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4815 W Hunt Hwy
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3939 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18700 N Porter Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gr: K-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85296, AZ?
How many public charter schools are located in 85296?
10 public charter schools are located in 85296.
What is the racial composition of students in 85296?
85296 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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