For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 1,375 students in 85716, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85716, AZ are Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Edge High School - Northwest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85716 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85716, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85716, AZ Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Tucson Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Grades: K-12
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Amerischools Academy Online Instruction
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 296-1100
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #88.
Pima Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saca Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
85716, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arizona College Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 722-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Desert Springs Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3833 E. 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 321-1709
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Edge Charter School - Pascua Yaqui (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2555 E. First St.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 879-5874
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
2800 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Howenstine High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
555 South Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
La Paloma Academy - Midtown (Closed 2009)
Charter School
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4205
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85716, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85716, AZ include Basis Tucson Primary, Amerischools Academy Online Instruction and Edge High School - Northwest.
How many public charter schools are located in 85716?
9 public charter schools are located in 85716.
What is the racial composition of students in 85716?
85716 public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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