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Best 85719 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 6,251 students in 85719, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85719, AZ are Montessori Schoolhouse, Highland Free School and Satori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85719 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85719, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85719, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Schoolhouse
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 319-8668
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Highland Free School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Gr: K-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Satori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3727 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-7555
Gr: 2-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Math And Science Avondale
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10649 W Buckeye Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 888-6697
Gr: K-8 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Math And Science Desert Sky
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5757 W Mcdowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 888-1732
Gr: K-8 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7785 W Peoria Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-5392
Gr: K-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Academy Of Math And Science South Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 W Baseline Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(602) 675-9696
Gr: K-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Math And Science Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 W Glendale Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(623) 547-5587
Gr: K-8 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Hasan Preparatory & Leadership School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 E 10th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85719, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85719, AZ include Montessori Schoolhouse, Highland Free School and Satori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85719?
10 public charter schools are located in 85719.
What is the racial composition of students in 85719?
85719 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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