For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,586 students in 85051, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85051, AZ are Imagine Cortez Park Middle School, Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and Casa Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85051, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Casa Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8047 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 892-5022
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 892-5022
Gr: K-7 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3660 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pointe
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85051, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85051, AZ include Imagine Cortez Park Middle School, Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School and Casa Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85051?
5 public charter schools are located in 85051.
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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