For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,818 students in 85042, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85042, AZ are Paideia Virtual Academy, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy and Desert Marigold School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85042 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85042, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paideia Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-12
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #66.
South Pointe High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8325 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
85042, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85042, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85042, AZ include Paideia Virtual Academy, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy and Desert Marigold School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85042?
6 public charter schools are located in 85042.
What is the racial composition of students in 85042?
85042 public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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