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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Phoenix Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 178 public charter schools serving 65,728 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 243-8004
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4535 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Bennett Academy - Venture Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Gr: K-7
Rank: #2727.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Gr: K-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Gr: 1-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Madison Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln.
How many public charter schools are located in Phoenix?
179 public charter schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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 Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?

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