Top 10 Best Mesa Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public charter schools serving 21,413 students in Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ are Basis Mesa, Self Development Charter School and Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Mesa 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 Public Charter Schools in Mesa, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Grades: K-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #77.
Happy Valley School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Grades: K-8
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 782 students
Rank: #1010.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Grades: 8-12
| 458 students
Rank: #1111.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1212.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Grades: K-7
| 207 students
Rank: #1313.
Sequoia Village High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1414.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Grades: 5-7
| 325 students
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Grades: K-6
| 90 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41004 W Lucera Ln
Mesa, AZ 85210
(520) 367-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 883 students
Rank: #1717.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-12
| 509 students
Rank: #1818.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #2020.
Gem Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #2121.
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7301 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #2222.
George Washington Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #2323.
Cambridge Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Rank: #2525.
Self Development Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #2626.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Astravo Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Grades: K-12
| 662 students
Rank: #2929.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-11
| 540 students
Rank: #3030.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #3131.
Burke Basic School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Grades: K-6
| 699 students
Rank: #3232.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Grades: K-12
| 3,083 students
Rank: #3333.
Liberty Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Learning Foundation
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mesa Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
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Mesa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Astravo Online Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Grades: K-12
| 542 students
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| 668 students
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Grades: K-6
| 139 students
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
535 South Lewis St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 5-12
| 99 students
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 750 students
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Grades: 9
| n/a students
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Grades: 9
| n/a students
3250 East Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Grades: 9
| n/a students
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5646 East Main St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 985-6112
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
4710 E. Baseline
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 600-2802
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ include Basis Mesa, Self Development Charter School and Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics.
How many public charter schools are located in Mesa?
55 public charter schools are located in Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa?
Mesa 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).
Which public charter schools in Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?

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