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Best Surprise Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 7,398 students in Surprise, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Surprise, AZ are Imagine Rosefield, Paradise Honors Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surprise, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Surprise have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Surprise, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Rosefield
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Gr: K-8 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Gr: K-8 | 1,797 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15600 W Hearn Rd
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Paradise Honors High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Gr: K-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Calibre Academy Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15688 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Paradise Honors Middle School
Charter School
12805 N 175th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7430
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Surprise, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Surprise, AZ include Imagine Rosefield, Paradise Honors Elementary School and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise.
How many public charter schools are located in Surprise?
8 public charter schools are located in Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in Surprise?
Surprise public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?

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