For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 452 students in 85008, AZ.
The top ranked public charter school in 85008, AZ is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 85008 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85008, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85008, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Grades: K-12
| 452 students
85008, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
5048 East Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 472 students
2030 North 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 755-8222
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 755-8222
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
3005 East Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 850-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 850-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.
How many public charter schools are located in 85008?
1 public charter schools are located in 85008.
What is the racial composition of students in 85008?
85008 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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