For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 7,470 students in 85212, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85212, AZ are Basis Mesa, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School and Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85212 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85212, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85212, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Gr: 8-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 E Williams Field Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5700
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 830-3444
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Sierra Vista K-12
Charter School
3039 Leadership Way
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12
Charter School
5901 E Thomas Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy Of Applied Technologies
Charter School
7729 E. Pecos Road
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
Charter School
14582 N. Sarival Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 861-1320
Gr: K-12 | 2,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85212, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85212, AZ include Basis Mesa, Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary School and Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85212?
11 public charter schools are located in 85212.
What is the racial composition of students in 85212?
85212 public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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