For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,850 students in 85020, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85020, AZ are Montessori Day ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Chartered - Mountainside, Mission Heights Preparatory High School and Glenview College Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montessori Day ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Glenview College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4386 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9317 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Grades: K-6
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
Colegio Petite Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Morley Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
85020, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
10443 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Inspire Education A Mission Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Mission Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7000 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Grades: 1-8
| 133 students
7000 N. Central Ave. Building
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Grades: 1-8
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85020, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85020, AZ include Montessori Day ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Chartered - Mountainside, Mission Heights Preparatory High School and Glenview College Preparatory High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85020?
7 public charter schools are located in 85020.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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