For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 975 students in 86004, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 86004, AZ are Northland Preparatory Academy, Pine Forest School and Star Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 86004 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 86004, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86004, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 645 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Pine Forest School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2257 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 99%
86004, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2229 East Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
Leading Edge Academy Flagstaff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-8
Life House Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5400 E. Railhead Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
2300 East 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Gr: 6-8
The Peak School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2016 North First Street A & B
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Renaissance Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3223 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Southwest Electrical Training Center - 4th Street (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
3000 North Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 86004, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 86004, AZ include Northland Preparatory Academy, Pine Forest School and Star Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 86004?
3 public charter schools are located in 86004.
What is the racial composition of students in 86004?
86004 public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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