For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,828 students in 85712, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85712, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson and Desert Sky Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85712 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85712, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85712, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3715 N Washington Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 364-6311
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6180 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 462-1202
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E. Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 305-5002
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Paloma Academy Marana
Charter School
13644 North Sandario Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 825-9667
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
85712, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6211 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-2150
Grades: 5-9
| 40 students
5151 East Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
2120 North Beverly
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85712, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85712, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Leman Academy Of Excellence - Central Tucson and Desert Sky Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85712?
6 public charter schools are located in 85712.
What is the racial composition of students in 85712?
85712 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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