For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 138 students in New River, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter school in New River, AZ is Cornerstone Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New River, AZ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in New River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in New River, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7107 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in New River, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in New River, AZ include Cornerstone Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in New River?
1 public charter schools are located in New River.
What is the racial composition of students in New River?
New River public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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