Top 10 Best Maricopa County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 402 public charter schools serving 180,934 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ are Basis Chandler, Basis Phoenix and Basis Scottsdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Maricopa County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Grades: 5-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 994 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #66.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #99.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Basis Peoria Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Grades: K-4
| 673 students
Rank: #1111.
Basis Peoria
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Grades: 5-12
| 974 students
Rank: #1212.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 692 students
Rank: #1313.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1414.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
Rank: #1515.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1616.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Candeo Peoria
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Grades: K-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1919.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 685 students
Rank: #2020.
Basis Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Grades: K-12
| 840 students
Rank: #2121.
Self Development Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2222.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Grades: K-5
| 1,059 students
Rank: #2323.
Adams Traditional Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Grades: K-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #2525.
Benchmark School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #2626.
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Arizona Language Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4645 E Marilyn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85063
(602) 996-1595
Grades: K-6
| 85 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Grades: K-12
| 886 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #3030.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #3131.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Grades: K-7
| 250 students
Rank: #3232.
Basis Goodyear
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 290 students
Rank: #3333.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #3434.
Stepping Stones Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #3535.
Pathfinder Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
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Maricopa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Grades: 9-10
| 133 students
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Grades: K-11
| 183 students
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Grades: K-11
| 214 students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Basis Chandler, Basis Phoenix and Basis Scottsdale.
How many public charter schools are located in Maricopa County?
402 public charter schools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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