For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 699 students in 85345, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85345, AZ are Ombudsman - Charter Northwest and Peoria Accelerated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85345 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85345, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85345, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9516 W. Peoria Ave. Ste 19-22
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-4503
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Peoria Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8885 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 979-0031
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85345, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85345, AZ include Ombudsman - Charter Northwest and Peoria Accelerated High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85345?
2 public charter schools are located in 85345.
What is the racial composition of students in 85345?
85345 public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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