For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 350 students in 85302, AZ.
The top ranked public charter school in 85302, AZ is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 85302 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85302, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85302, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8840 N 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 249-3211
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
85302, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homeboundother Health Impaired High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
10260 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Grades: K
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85302, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85302, AZ include Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85302?
1 public charter schools are located in 85302.
What is the racial composition of students in 85302?
85302 public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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