For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public charter schools serving 9,955 students in Gilbert, AZ. The top-ranked public charter schools in Gilbert, AZ are Challenger Basic School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power and American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gilbert, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22951 S. Power Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 677-8400
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Eduprize School Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 W Melody Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 813-9537
Gr: K-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4120 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 656-5555
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
San Tan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 222-0811
Gr: K-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 W Hunt Hwy
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 655-6787
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 325-6100
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 248-8025
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18700 N Porter Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(520) 568-7800
Gr: K-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 635-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Desert Hills High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-1151
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-2642
Gr: K-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Prep Online Academy
Charter School
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste A213
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 896-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Gilbert, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gilbert, AZ include Challenger Basic School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power and American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6. Gilbert has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public charter schools are located in Gilbert?
21 public charter schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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