For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 800 students in 85037, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85037, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Arizona Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85037, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4525 N. 98th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10720 W Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85037, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85037, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix and Arizona Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85037?
2 public charter schools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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