For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 722 students in 85018, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85018, AZ are Amerischools Academy - Yuma North, Phoenix Modern and Ombudsman - Charter East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85018 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85018, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85018, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma North
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 S 4th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Modern
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mitchell Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 740-9271
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 740-9271
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman - Charter East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3943 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 275-4815
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 275-4815
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1333 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85018, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85018, AZ include Amerischools Academy - Yuma North, Phoenix Modern and Ombudsman - Charter East.
How many public charter schools are located in 85018?
5 public charter schools are located in 85018.
What is the racial composition of students in 85018?
85018 public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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