For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 4,430 students in Pinal County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Pinal County, AZ are Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and The Grande Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinal County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Pinal County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pinal County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2612 W Gila Bend Hwy
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 421-2323
Grades: K-8
| 1,543 students
Rank: #33.
The Grande Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Grades: K-8
| 827 students
Rank: #44.
A+ Charter Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Akimel O'otham Pee Posh (3-5)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3652 E Blackwater School Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Grades: 3-5
| 9 students
Rank: #99.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
Imagine Prep Coolidge
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290b W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 424-2790
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 424-2790
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Arches Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Akimel O'otham Pee Posh (K-2)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3652 E Blackwater School Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Grades: K-2
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Path To Potential
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
950 N Peart Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 381-2360
Grades: 4-8
| 2 students
Pinal County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1530 S. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
900 N. Main Street
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2224
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2224
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 7 students
321 Avenue B
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barely Bears (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 N. Arizona Blvd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2434
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12115 W. Benito Dr.
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2450
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2450
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Camino Montessori (Closed 2020)
Charter School
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Cavit - Casa Verde High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
340 W. Vah Ki Inn Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
1011 North Sunshine Blvd
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 114 students
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2850
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Holsteiner Agricultural School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
44400 W Honeycutt Rd Ste 105
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Ira H. Hayes High School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
Preschool Rd. And Casa Blanca
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Leading Edge Prep Vista (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Grades: 7-9
| 40 students
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (Closed 2023)
Charter School
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-9
| 946 students
111 West Dungan Drive
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 98 students
450 N. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2102
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morningstar Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mountain Shadows Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2805 S. Ironwood Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
351 Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
725 Carpenter Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Pathway Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pinal County Special Ed Prog (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1400 North Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
409 W. Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-2380
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-2380
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Red Rock High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
900 North Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2220
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Pinal County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Pinal County, AZ include Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande and The Grande Innovation.
How many public charter schools are located in Pinal County?
13 public charter schools are located in Pinal County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinal County?
Pinal County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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