For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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