Top 5 Best 85053 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,815 students in 85053, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ are Ombudsman - Charter West, Imagine East Mesa Middle School and Imagine Prep Surprise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85053, AZ Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Rank: #99.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85053 Arizona

85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ include Ombudsman - Charter West, Imagine East Mesa Middle School and Imagine Prep Surprise.
How many public charter schools are located in 85053?
9 public charter schools are located in 85053.
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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