For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 437 students in 85501, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85501, AZ are Destiny School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85501 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85501, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85501, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 65%
85501, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Gr: 7-12
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Gr: 5-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Gr: 7-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85501, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85501, AZ include Destiny School and Liberty High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85501?
2 public charter schools are located in 85501.
What is the racial composition of students in 85501?
85501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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