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Best South Mountain Village Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public charter schools serving 7,470 students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in South Mountain Village are Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete, Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep and Paideia Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: 6-12 | 552 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Paideia Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
South Mountain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
449 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-8531
Gr: K-3 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Humanities And Sciences Academy Arizona
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1105 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #66.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Aim Higher College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4848 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Basis Phoenix South
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 S 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Aaec - Smcc Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 W South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 323-5400
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: K-4 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Champion Schools
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 S Jesse Owens Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Sun Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 W Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 692-4914
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 E Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-8865
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
South Pointe High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8325 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ include Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete, Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep and Paideia Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
23 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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