For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 7,390 students in 85142, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85142, AZ are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 and Benjamin Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85142, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22120 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-0722
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-0722
Gr: K-6 | 834 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Gr: K-12 | 2,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Gr: 7-12 | 1,324 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Eduprize School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Gr: K-8 | 1,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34696 N Village Ln
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Apn 304-64-878
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85142, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85142, AZ include Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 and Benjamin Franklin High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85142?
7 public charter schools are located in 85142.
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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