For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 3,460 students in 85296, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85296, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85296 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85296, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85296, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 W Hunt Hwy
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 N Porter Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Grades: K-8
| 824 students
Rank: #77.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
85296, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Grades: K-2
| 29 students
5761 E. Brown Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 807-1100
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 855-2700
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85296, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85296, AZ include Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85296?
10 public charter schools are located in 85296.
What is the racial composition of students in 85296?
85296 public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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