For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 111 students in 85543, AZ.
The top ranked public charter school in 85543, AZ is Discovery Plus Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 85543 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85543, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85543, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
85543, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brighter Day Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85543, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85543, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85543?
1 public charter schools are located in 85543.
What is the racial composition of students in 85543?
85543 public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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