For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,346 students in 85730, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85730, AZ are Sonoran Science Academy East and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85730 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85730, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85730, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7450 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 751-2401
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8140 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 733-7373
Gr: K-8 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 73%
85730, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7777 East Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
7555 East Dogwood
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
8677 E. Golf Links, Suites 101
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 290-9167
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85730, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85730, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy East and La Paloma Academy (Lakeside).
How many public charter schools are located in 85730?
2 public charter schools are located in 85730.
What is the racial composition of students in 85730?
85730 public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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