For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,701 students in 85053, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ are Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Ombudsman - Charter West and Imagine Prep Surprise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: 7-8
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #99.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85053, AZ include Imagine East Mesa Middle School, Ombudsman - Charter West and Imagine Prep Surprise.
How many public charter schools are located in 85053?
9 public charter schools are located in 85053.
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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