For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,206 students in 86426, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 86426, AZ are Young Scholars Academy, Desert Star Academy and Academy Of Building Industries. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 86426 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 86426, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86426, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Valencia Rd
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-1100
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-1100
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Desert Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5635 Hwy 95
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 770-4523
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 770-4523
Gr: K-10 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Building Industries
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1547 E Lipan Blvd
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 788-2601
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 788-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 86426, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 86426, AZ include Young Scholars Academy, Desert Star Academy and Academy Of Building Industries.
How many public charter schools are located in 86426?
3 public charter schools are located in 86426.
What is the racial composition of students in 86426?
86426 public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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