For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 437 students in Gila County, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gila County, AZ are Destiny School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Gila County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gila County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Gila County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Gr: 7-12
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Gr: 5-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Moonbase Rd Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-2292
Gr: 9-12
1000 East Frontier St
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-2070
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Gr: 6-12
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Gr: 7-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Jail-gila County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Gr: Inquire with school
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Gr: 2-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
5791 South Maple Leaf Rd
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Claypool, AZ 85532
(928) 425-3271
Gr: K-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(520) 356-7876
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
166 Ezell Ln
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 534-7320
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Payson Center For Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Gr: 9-12
249 W Standage Dr
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 478-4706
Gr: K-10 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Gila County, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gila County, AZ include Destiny School and Liberty High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Gila County?
2 public charter schools are located in Gila County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila County?
Gila County public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).