Best 85621 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 220 students in 85621, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85621, AZ are Mexicayotl Charter School and Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85621 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85621, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85621, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85621, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85621, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School and Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 85621?
2 public charter schools are located in 85621.
What is the racial composition of students in 85621?
85621 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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