For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 10,963 students in Gilbert, AZ. The top ranked public charter schools in Gilbert, AZ are Challenger Basic School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power and American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gilbert, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Grades: K-6
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Magnet School
Charter School
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: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
Eduprize School Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 W Melody Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-12
| 1,429 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 324 students
Rank: #99.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 340 students
Rank: #1010.
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
San Tan Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Grades: K-12
| 867 students
Rank: #1212.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 804 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 262 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Rank: #1616.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
| 264 students
Rank: #1818.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 230 students
Rank: #1919.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Gilbert, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chancellor Arizona Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
14919 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 323-8202
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Edu-prize Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
580 W. Melody Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-8
| 1,131 students
Eduprize Online Instruction (Closed 2017)
Charter School
580 W. Melody Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Franklin Arts Academies - Gilbert Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
862 East Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 317-3113
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
55 N. Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1016 N. Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
140 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
1016 N. Burk
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 507-0519
Grades: 5-8
| 40 students
55 N. Greenfield
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 558-5131
Grades: PK
| 15 students
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3462
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
55 N Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1476
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 507-1476
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Greenhouse Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
505 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-0386
Grades: K-2
| 29 students
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-9790
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Leading Edge Academy At Heritage (Closed 2013)
Charter School
919 East Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 633-0414
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
Leading Edge Academy San Tan (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7377 W. Hunt Hwy.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 882-1631
Grades: 6-8
| 43 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 Gilbert, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Gilbert, AZ include Challenger Basic School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power and American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public charter schools are located in Gilbert?
19 public charter schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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