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Best Maricopa County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 391 public charter schools serving 178,020 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ are Basis Chandler, Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus and Basis Scottsdale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Maricopa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Gr: K-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Gr: K-4 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1099
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Candeo Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9965 W Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 979-6500
Gr: K-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2121.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Arizona Language Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6140 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-1595
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2929.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3030.
Happy Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3131.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Scottsdale Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10460 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3333.
Pathfinder Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2906 N Boulder Canyon
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 986-7071
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Gr: K-7 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Basis Chandler, Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus and Basis Scottsdale.
How many public charter schools are located in Maricopa County?
399 public charter schools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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