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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85034 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public charter schools serving 15,490 students in 85034, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85034, AZ are Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85034 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85034, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85034, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
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 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Gr: 5-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Gr: K-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Gr: 6-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Gr: 6-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Gr: 6-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: 6-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7205 N Pima Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 South Jackrabbit Trail
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 344-8003
Gr: K-10 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 324-7609
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Hearts Online - Arizona
Charter School
4801 E Washington St Ste 250
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 438-7045
Gr: K-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85034, AZ?
How many public charter schools are located in 85034?
22 public charter schools are located in 85034.
What is the racial composition of students in 85034?
85034 public charter schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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