For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 741 students in 85043, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85043, AZ are South Ridge High School, Southwest Leadership Academy and Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Ridge High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1122 S 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 247-0106
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 247-0106
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 W Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7620 W Lower Buckeye Rd Ste 10
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 772-8013
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 772-8013
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Mit Stem2 Online High School
Charter School
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(480) 206-9357
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(480) 206-9357
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85043, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85043, AZ include South Ridge High School, Southwest Leadership Academy and Hope High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85043?
4 public charter schools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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