For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 1,881 students in 85308, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85308, AZ are Challenge Charter School, Intelli-school Glendale and Ombudsman Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85308 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85308, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85308, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Ombudsman Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Thrivepoint High School At Avondale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Thrivepoint High School At Buckeye
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Thrivepoint High School At Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 N Metro Pkwy W Unit 147
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #77.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #88.
Thrivepoint Online High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 621-4398
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 621-4398
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Thrivepoint High School At Union Hills
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 W Union Hills Dr Ste 119
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-3891
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-3891
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1010.
Thrivepoint High School At Surprise
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16578 W Greenway Rd Ste 204 Bl
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
85308, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4744 W Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Canyon Pointe Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4941 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
17340 North 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Heritage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3501 W Westcott
Glendale, AZ 85308
Glendale, AZ 85308
Grades: K
| 20 students
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4941 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
21000 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4102 West Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4744 W. Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85308, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85308, AZ include Challenge Charter School, Intelli-school Glendale and Ombudsman Online Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85308?
10 public charter schools are located in 85308.
What is the racial composition of students in 85308?
85308 public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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