For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,533 students in 85297, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85297, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power, Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) and Arizona Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85297 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85297, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85297, AZ Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22951 S. Power Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Grades: K-12
| 2,576 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85297, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85297, AZ include Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power, Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) and Arizona Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85297?
3 public charter schools are located in 85297.
What is the racial composition of students in 85297?
85297 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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