For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 140 students in New River, AZ.
The top ranked public charter school in New River, AZ is Cornerstone Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New River, AZ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in New River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in New River, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7107 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in New River, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in New River, AZ include Cornerstone Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in New River?
1 public charter schools are located in New River.
What is the racial composition of students in New River?
New River public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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