For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,644 students in 85306, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85306, AZ are Jefferson Preparatory High School, Legacy Traditional School - Glendale and Desert Heights Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85306 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85306, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85306, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Grades: K-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Grades: K-12
| 897 students
Rank: #44.
Hope High School Online
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5651 W Talavi Blvd Ste 170
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 674-5555
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
85306, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85306, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85306, AZ include Jefferson Preparatory High School, Legacy Traditional School - Glendale and Desert Heights Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85306?
4 public charter schools are located in 85306.
What is the racial composition of students in 85306?
85306 public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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