For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 7,443 students in 85142, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85142, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 and Benjamin Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85142, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22120 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-0722
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-0722
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-12
| 2,405 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Grades: 7-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #44.
Ala Qc Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Eduprize School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Grades: K-8
| 1,739 students
Rank: #66.
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Apn 304-64-878
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34696 N Village Ln
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
85142, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4815 West Hunt Hwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-10
| 367 students
33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
20395 East Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85142, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85142, AZ include Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 and Benjamin Franklin High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85142?
8 public charter schools are located in 85142.
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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