For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,153 students in 85023, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85023, AZ are Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 63%
85023, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Unity Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85023, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85023, AZ include Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85023?
2 public charter schools are located in 85023.
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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