For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 995 students in 85016, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85016, AZ are Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Ridgeview College Preparatory High School and Leona Connected High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85016 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85016, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85016, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4535 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1645 W Skyline Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(480) 360-4518
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(480) 360-4518
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Leona Connected High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 396-5627
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 396-5627
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85016, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85016, AZ include Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Ridgeview College Preparatory High School and Leona Connected High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85016?
3 public charter schools are located in 85016.
What is the racial composition of students in 85016?
85016 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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