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Best Mesa Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 55 public charter schools serving 23,262 students in Mesa, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ are Self Development Charter School, Basis Mesa and Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Mesa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Mesa, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Gr: K-7 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4850 W. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 351-8070
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 778 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2345 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 397-9890
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Gr: 8-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Sequoia Village High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Self Development Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1616.
Cambridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20365 East Ocotillo Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 987-3577
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1717.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7301 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 986-2335
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Happy Valley School East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
266 E Westbrooke Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 888-1342
Gr: K-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
George Washington Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1945 S 1st St E
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 440-6228
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pinnacle Online - Wmcb
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Learning Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 North Stapley Drive Bld 6
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 834-6202
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2929.
Mesa Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 W 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Burke Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Eagle College Preparatory School- Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85203
(602) 638-0802
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Liberty Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mesa, AZ include Self Development Charter School, Basis Mesa and Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa.
How many public charter schools are located in Mesa?
56 public charter schools are located in Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa?
Mesa public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?

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