For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,276 students in 85353, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85353, AZ are Maricopa Institute Of Technology and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85353, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85353, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85353, AZ include Maricopa Institute Of Technology and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain.
How many public charter schools are located in 85353?
2 public charter schools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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