For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,151 students in 85008, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ are Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln and Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85008 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85008, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85008, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Gr: K-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ include Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln and Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.
How many public charter schools are located in 85008?
2 public charter schools are located in 85008.
What is the racial composition of students in 85008?
85008 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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