For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,186 students in 85224, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85224, AZ are Bright Beginnings School #1, Paragon Science Academy and Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 85224 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 85224, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85224, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Paragon Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2975 W Linda Ln
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-1600
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 85224, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 85224, AZ include Bright Beginnings School #1, Paragon Science Academy and Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 85224?
3 public charter schools are located in 85224.
What is the racial composition of students in 85224?
85224 public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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