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Best Glendale Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public charter schools serving 9,075 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Glendale, AZ are Challenge Charter School, Legacy Traditional School Glendale and Jefferson Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Glendale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edison School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5136 N 83rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4380 N. Hunt Hwy
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Thrivepoint High School At Buckeye
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 141:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Thrivepoint High School At Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9640 N Metro Pkwy W Unit 147
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 216:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Heritage Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6805 N 125th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 742-3956
Gr: K-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ombudsman Online Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Thrivepoint High School At Avondale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Thrivepoint High School At Union Hills
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3515 W Union Hills Dr Ste 119
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-3891
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8840 N 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Camelback Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7634 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Thrivepoint High School At Surprise
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16578 W Greenway Rd Ste 204 Bl
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pinnacle
Charter School
32 S Center St
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Glendale, AZ include Challenge Charter School, Legacy Traditional School Glendale and Jefferson Preparatory High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Glendale?
23 public charter schools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Glendale include: Desert Heights Charter School vs. Challenge Charter School

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