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Best 85741 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,824 students in 85741, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85741, AZ are Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, Canyon Rose Academy-east and Sonoran Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85741 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85741, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85741, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
326 W Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3686 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 192
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Canyon Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 S Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Pima Rose Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1690 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85741, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85741, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, Canyon Rose Academy-east and Sonoran Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85741?
7 public charter schools are located in 85741.
What is the racial composition of students in 85741?
85741 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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