For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 251 students in 85253, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85253, AZ are Scottsdale Country Day School and Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85253 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85253, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85253, AZ Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scottsdale Country Day School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10460 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
85253, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kachina Country Day School #1 (Closed 2008)
Charter School
6602 East Malcomb Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
10460 N. 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85253, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85253, AZ include Scottsdale Country Day School and Montessori Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85253?
2 public charter schools are located in 85253.
What is the racial composition of students in 85253?
85253 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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