For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 949 students in 85706, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in 85706, AZ are Alta Vista High School and Southgate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85706 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85706, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85706, AZ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5040 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 294-4922
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Grades: K-12
| 477 students
85706, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2859 East Elvira Rd D
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 889-4246
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1346 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 620-1100
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
5660 South 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 887-5863
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
3700 E Alvord
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5515 S. Forgeus Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5515 South Forgeus Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2376
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2054 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 637 students
5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3670
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 85706, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in 85706, AZ include Alta Vista High School and Southgate Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 85706?
2 public charter schools are located in 85706.
What is the racial composition of students in 85706?
85706 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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