For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 382 students in 85021, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85021, AZ are Bennett Academy - Venture Site, Intelli-school - Paradise Valley and Intelli-school - Metro Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85021 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85021, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85021, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett Academy - Venture Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Gr: K-7
Rank: #22.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Intelli-school - Metro Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3327 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Sage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10220 N 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 485-3402
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 485-3402
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Basis Phoenix North
Charter School
Cross Streets 303 And 17
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 289-2088
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 289-2088
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center - Papago
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 535-4401
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 535-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellischool Online
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2222 W Northern Ave Ste A110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Pas Charter Online
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2222 W Northern Ave Ste A110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1589 E Plantation Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 346-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 346-3925
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sc Jensen Online
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2222 W Northern Ave Ste A110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85021, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85021, AZ include Bennett Academy - Venture Site, Intelli-school - Paradise Valley and Intelli-school - Metro Center.
How many public charter schools are located in 85021?
10 public charter schools are located in 85021.
What is the racial composition of students in 85021?
85021 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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