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Best Central City Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,897 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Central City are Arizona School For The Arts, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and City View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85030
(602) 258-4353
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Arizona School For The Arts, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and City View High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
8 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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