For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,046 students in 85003, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85003, AZ are City View High School, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley and Vista College Prep - Maryvale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85003 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85003, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85003, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 S 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Vista College Prep - Maryvale
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4520 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 601-7069
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 601-7069
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
2133 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 612-3327
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 612-3327
Grades: K-4
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle School
Charter School
2133 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 612-3327
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 612-3327
Grades: 5-8
| 117 students
85003, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 West Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 254-1844
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 254-1844
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 876-1000
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 876-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
358 North 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Phoenix Thomas J Pappas Regional Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
355 North 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
374 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
812 South 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 262-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 262-2200
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
374 N. 6th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4737
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 452-4737
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
301 W. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 258-6990
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 258-6990
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85003, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85003, AZ include City View High School, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley and Vista College Prep - Maryvale.
How many public charter schools are located in 85003?
5 public charter schools are located in 85003.
What is the racial composition of students in 85003?
85003 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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