For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 165 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top ranked public charter school in Nogales, AZ is Mexicayotl Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, AZ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Nogales, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Nogales, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 58 students
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Nogales, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Nogales, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Nogales?
1 public charter schools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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