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Best Scottsdale Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public charter schools serving 4,586 students in Scottsdale, AZ. The top-ranked public charter schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1099
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Arizona Language Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6140 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-1595
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Basis Goodyear Primary
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Online School Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 E Broadway Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(623) 688-3276
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6535 E Osborn Rd Ste 401
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Gr: K-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Champion San Tan
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1846 E Bella Vista Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Noah Webster Schools-pima
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5399 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Champion Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
222 South Mcqueen Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 664-3379
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Albert Einstein Academy
Charter School
8250 E Rose Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(602) 721-6610
Gr: K-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
How many public charter schools are located in Scottsdale?
15 public charter schools are located in Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Scottsdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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