For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 240 students in 85253, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85253, AZ are Scottsdale Country Day School and Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85253 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85253, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85253, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scottsdale Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10460 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85253, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85253, AZ include Scottsdale Country Day School and Montessori Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85253?
2 public charter schools are located in 85253.
What is the racial composition of students in 85253?
85253 public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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