For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,699 students in 85048, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85048, AZ are Horizon Honors Elementary School, Horizon Honors Secondary School and Keystone Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85048 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85048, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85048, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Gr: K-6 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 679 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Gr: 1-9 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85048, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85048, AZ include Horizon Honors Elementary School, Horizon Honors Secondary School and Keystone Montessori Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85048?
3 public charter schools are located in 85048.
What is the racial composition of students in 85048?
85048 public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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