For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 64 students in 85256, AZ.
The top ranked public charter school in 85256, AZ is Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 85256 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85256, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85256, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2132
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2132
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
85256, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85256, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85256, AZ include Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85256?
1 public charter schools are located in 85256.
What is the racial composition of students in 85256?
85256 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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