Best Public Charter Schools in 85008 (Phoenix, AZ) (2026)

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Best 85008 Arizona Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 452 students in 85008, AZ.

The top-ranked public charter school in 85008, AZ is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter school in zipcode 85008 have an score of 14% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85008, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85008, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Charter School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
:

Bottom 50%

4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855

Gr: K-12 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 92%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85008 Arizona

85008, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)

425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271

Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Create Academy (Closed 2023)

2645 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 710-1101

Gr: K-6

Orangedale Junior High Prep Academy (Closed 2014)

5048 East Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800

Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Pinnacle Education Inc. - Day Star Academy (Closed 2009)

2030 North 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 755-8222

Gr: K-12

Starshine Academy (Closed 2023)

3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557

Gr: K-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Vicki A. Romero High School (Closed 2013)

3005 East Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 850-2600

Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ?

The top-ranked public charter schools in 85008, AZ include Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.

How many public charter schools are located in 85008?

1 public charter schools are located in 85008.

What is the racial composition of students in 85008?

85008 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).