For the 2025 school year, there are 5 special education public charter schools serving 557 students in Arizona.
The top ranked special education public charter schools in Arizona are Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School, Kelly and Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 47% statewide average).
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 Special Education Public Charter Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 5-12
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Arizona Autism Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 882-5544
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter School -tucson Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(602) 882-5544
Tucson, AZ 85711
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public charter schools in Arizona?
The top ranked special education public charter schools in Arizona include Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School, Kelly and Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus.
How many special education public charter schools are located in Arizona?
5 special education public charter schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education 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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