For the 2026 school year, there are 3 charter public preschools serving 549 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Arizona are Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy and Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4848 S 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest Stem K-5 School
Charter School
1401 E Jefferson St
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 496-0041
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 496-0041
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Arizona?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Arizona include Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy and Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate.
How many charter public preschools are located in Arizona?
3 charter public preschools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona charter public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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