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Charter schools in Phoenix, AZ

150 schools in Phoenix, 57 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.

Public charter schools (tuition-free)

Phoenix charter schools at a glance

150 public charter schools give Phoenix as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 57 more are within 15 miles. The 150 in town had about 56,938 students in 2024-25. 91 teach elementary grades and 75 teach high school. 11 are mostly or fully online. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.

56,938 students, 2024-25
75 high schools
$0 tuition

Networks and districts with the most of these schools: Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) (6), Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) (5), ASU Preparatory Academy (91303) (5), Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) (5), Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) (5). Names as reported to the federal directory.

Charter schools in Phoenix (150)

Largest first. Enrollment and teachers are from 2024-25; schools new in 2025-26 have no count yet.

Charter school Grades Students (2024-25) Per teacher Phone
Arizona Virtual AcademyFully online K-12 4,476 28.5 (602) 476-1320
Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky K-8 1,339 21.3 (520) 888-1732
Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix K-8 1,323 42.7 (623) 219-4320
Pan-American Charter School K-12 1,221 18.1 (602) 266-3989
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep K-12 1,192 14.7 (623) 324-7609
Academy of Math and Science Avondale K-8 1,175 24.5 (623) 888-6697
Academy of Math and Science Camelback K-8 1,063 20.8 (623) 547-5587
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep K-12 1,031 14.3 (623) 465-4776
Academy of Math and Science South Mountain K-8 960 20.9 (602) 675-9696
Ridgeline Academy K-12 849 11.9 (623) 223-1335
Horizon Honors Elementary School K-6 797 17.7 (480) 659-3100
BASIS Phoenix Primary K-5 792 14.1 (602) 598-0330
BASIS Phoenix 5-12 781 19.5 (602) 595-9870
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep 6-12 781 12.8 (602) 263-1128
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas K-12 716 17.5 (602) 489-7341
Imagine Desert West Elementary K-5 714 23.8 (623) 344-7150
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix K-6 713 17.8 (602) 996-4355
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy K-8 713 19.3 (623) 516-7747
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln K-5 712 15.1 (480) 424-1798
Empower College Prep K-8 697 15.8 (602) 283-5720
Arizona School For The Arts 5-12 679 8.1 (602) 257-1444
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School K-8 678 16.9 (602) 896-9160
Horizon Honors Secondary School 7-12 678 15.8 (480) 659-3000
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep 6-12 662 15 (602) 996-4355
BASIS Ahwatukee 4-12 661 12.5 (480) 659-2294
South Pointe High School 9-12 615 22 (602) 243-0600
Sun Valley Academy K-8 595 16.1 (602) 692-4914
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix K-12 579 14.8 (602) 343-3040
Academy of Mathematics and Science South K-8 578 18.6 (602) 888-9572
Synergy Public School K-8 575 17.4 (480) 416-1040
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix K-8 567 51.5 (623) 219-4320
Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley K-6 563 20.1 (602) 422-9025
Vista College Prep Sueno Park 5-8 538 19.2 (602) 237-6273
Adams Traditional Academy K-8 532 15.4 (602) 938-5517
BASIS Phoenix South K-12 523 11.2 (602) 962-7393
Career Success Schools - STEM Academy 7-12 7-12 519 94.4 (602) 687-8282
Western School of Science and Technology 7-12 516 13.2 (623) 249-3900
Madison Highland Prep 9-12 510 23.2 (602) 745-3800
Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus K-8 500 18.9 (602) 955-2210
Champion Schools K-8 491 21.3 (480) 664-3379
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero K-7 451 16.1 (480) 424-1790
Tech Campus 9-12 442 49.1 (602) 285-5525
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix K-12 439 13.5 (602) 244-9855
EAGLE College Prep K-8 437 18.2 (602) 323-5400
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary K-5 437 25.7 (602) 589-9840
Imagine Desert West Middle 6-8 437 20.8 (623) 469-2024
AAEC - SMCC Campus 9-12 426 21.3 (602) 323-9890
Maricopa Institute of Technology 9-12 421 14.2 (602) 477-2780
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy K-8 416 13.4 (623) 466-8855
Vista College Prep - Maryvale K-8 414 19.7 (602) 601-7069
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona K-8 412 17.2 (602) 305-8865
West Phoenix High School 9-12 403 21.2 (602) 269-1110
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School 9-12 401 21.1 (602) 242-3442
Hope High School OnlineFully online 9-12 391 33.3 (602) 674-5555
CASA Academy K-8 386 17.5 (602) 892-5022
Empower College Prep High School 7-12 373 15.2 (602) 283-5720
NFL YET College Prep Academy 7-12 368 18 (602) 243-7788
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation K-6 368 12.7 (623) 933-3733
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix 7-12 7-12 360 12.9 (602) 496-3100
South Ridge High School 9-12 359 19.9 (623) 247-0106
Gateway Early College High School 9-12 350 16 (602) 392-5237
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope K-8 337 15.3 (602) 601-6464
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy PK-6 331 11.5 (602) 243-7788
Benchmark School K-6 328 6.6 (602) 765-3582
Imagine Camelback Elementary K-5 324 16.2 (602) 344-4620
Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Elementary Scho K-6 322 16.9 (602) 276-1943
Arizona Autism Charter School's Main Campus 4-12 307 9.8 (602) 882-5544
Kaleidoscope School K-8 296 12.3 (602) 845-5983
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy K-4 295 12.3 (877) 225-2118
EAGLE College Prep Maryvale K-8 293 19.5 (602) 638-0820
Victory Collegiate Academy K-8 291 14.6 (623) 810-9781
Desert Marigold School K-12 286 (602) 243-6909
AAEC - Paradise Valley 9-12 269 20.7 (602) 243-8004
Leona Connected High SchoolFully online 9-12 266 38 (602) 396-5627
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy 7-12 266 12.7 (602) 343-3043
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary K-4 264 17.6 (602) 612-3327
Freedom Academy K-8 262 11.4 (602) 424-0771
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy 9-12 261 19.6 (602) 285-7998
South Valley Prep and Arts School 5-8 259 11.8 (877) 225-2118
Imagine Bell Canyon K-8 255 18.2 (602) 547-7920
Imagine Cortez Park Middle 6-8 252 21 (602) 589-9840
Phoenix International Academy K-8 252 22.9 (602) 842-2521
ACCLAIM Academy K-8 249 14.6 (623) 691-0919
Metropolitan Arts Institute 7-12 249 16.6 (602) 258-9500
Self Development Academy-Phoenix K-8 246 14.9 (602) 274-1910
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elem K-8 245 12.2 (602) 258-4353
BASIS Phoenix Central Primary K-12 239 9.6 (602) 962-7393
Crestview College Preparatory High School 7-12 239 18.4 (602) 765-9555
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics 6-12 235 19.6 (602) 266-4278
Arizona Preparatory Academy 9-12 233 38.8 (623) 907-2661
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley K-8 228 16.3 (602) 374-7159
Southwest Leadership Academy 9-12 223 27 (602) 265-2000
Stepping Stones Academy K-8 221 (623) 465-4910
ThrivePoint High School at Metro 9-12 216 216 (602) 870-2000
Westland School K-12 215 12.1 (623) 247-6456
New World Educational Center K-12 209 12.3 (602) 238-9577
Keystone Montessori Charter School 1-9 203 15.6 (480) 460-7312
Pensar Academy 4-8 203 16.2 (602) 383-4013
International Commerce High School - Phoenix 9-12 202 14 (480) 317-5900
AZACS Early Learning Center K-6 201 7.4 (520) 882-5544
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School 9-12 201 21.2 (602) 258-8959
Ombudsman - Charter East 9-12 188 31.3 (602) 275-4815
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle 5-8 188 14.5 (602) 612-3327
Milestones Charter School K-8 186 13.3 (602) 404-1009
Pathways in EducationFully online 9-12 179 17.9 (602) 626-7057
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside K-8 177 17.7 (602) 943-7672
Ombudsman - Charter West 9-12 176 44 (602) 564-8102
Imagine Camelback Middle 6-8 169 21.1 (602) 344-4620
Skyline Prep High School 9-12 167 12.8 (602) 343-4980
Liberty Traditional Charter School K-8 159 22.7 (602) 442-8791
George Gervin Prep Academy K-8 157 10.5 (480) 219-2121
Hope High School 9-12 155 21.4 (623) 772-8013
BASIS Phoenix North K-8 152 11.7 (480) 289-2088
Premier Charter High School 9-12 140 16.5 (623) 245-1500
Cornerstone Charter School 9-12 138 23 (602) 595-2198
Accelerated Learning Center 9-12 133 (602) 485-0309
Career Success School - Sage Campus K-8 128 7.5 (602) 955-0355
South Pointe Junior High School 6-8 124 10.3 (602) 243-8496
Phoenix Modern K-8 119 10.8 (602) 740-9271
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix K-8 118 8.2 (602) 252-3759
Children First Leadership Academy K-8 114 12.7 (602) 712-0500
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Elementary Schoo K-5 109 12.1 (623) 878-0986
Arizona Autism Charter School-Online K-8Fully online K-8 106 11.2 (602) 882-5544
Midtown Primary School K-5 103 12.9 (602) 265-5133
Career and College Prep 7-12 96 19.1 (602) 973-6018
Learning Institute The 7-12 95 15.9 (602) 241-7876
AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback K-12 94 10.4 (602) 532-0100
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High SchoolFully online 9-12 92 10.2 (602) 882-5544
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Quest High School 9-12 84 12 (602) 243-8496
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-Sunnyslope K-6 78 11.1 (602) 870-6674
Imagine Online Academy of ArizonaFully online K-8 73 12.2 (623) 250-4567
Advance U K-5 72 9 (602) 243-8531
City View High School 9-12 72 10.7 (602) 252-6721
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley 9-12 63 11 (602) 564-7285
Think Through Academy 9-12 61 12.2 (623) 233-4523
Robert L. Duffy High School 7-12 56 11.2 (602) 393-4200
Genesis Academy 9-12 49 17.8 (602) 254-8090
CPLC College and Career High School 9-12 48 16 (602) 288-4518
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program 4-8 43 10.8 (480) 699-4950
Intelli-School - Metro Center 9-12 39 9.8 (602) 564-7345
Kelly K-12 21 4.2 (602) 712-0500
The Excel Center - Papago 9-12 19 (602) 535-4401
SC Jensen OnlineFully online 9-12 10 10 (602) 564-7384
PAS Charter OnlineFully online 9-12 9 (602) 564-7384
IntelliSchool OnlineFully online 9-12 7 (602) 564-7384
MIT STEM2 Online High SchoolFully online 9-12 4 (480) 206-9357
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix K-6 K-6 not reported (602) 496-3100
ASU Preparatory Academy - Pilgrim Rest PK-8 not reported (602) 496-0041
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix 7-12 7-12 not reported (602) 842-1722
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix K-6 K-6 not reported (602) 492-1722

Nearby, within 15 miles (57)

Charter schools in other towns, nearest first. Online schools are left out here because their address is an office.

Charter school Grades Students (2024-25) Per teacher Town Miles Phone
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy K-8 325 13 Glendale 4 (623) 249-3211
Ombudsman - Charter Metro 9-12 250 50 Glendale 4 (623) 842-6157
Academy of Math and Science Glendale K-8 1,085 16.2 Glendale 4 (623) 547-5587
Glenview College Preparatory High School 9-12 536 22.3 Glendale 5 (602) 841-1221
Crown Point High School 9-12 55 13.6 Glendale 6 (623) 845-0781
Thrivepoint High School at Union Hills 9-12 104 104 Glendale 6 (602) 843-3891
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy 5-12 new in 2025-26 Glendale 6 (602) 896-2900
Intelli-School Glendale 9-12 49 12.9 Glendale 6 (602) 564-7210
ThrivePoint High School at Grovers 9-12 58 58 Glendale 7 (602) 870-2000
Desert Heights Charter School K-12 868 15.1 Glendale 7 (602) 896-2900
Legacy Traditional School ? Glendale K-8 1,280 24.2 Glendale 7 (623) 219-4300
RCB College Preparatory Academy 9-12 11 2.8 Peoria 7 (623) 500-2853
Deer Valley Academy 9-12 11 2.4 Glendale 7 (602) 388-4444
Challenge Charter School K-6 364 15.2 Glendale 7 (602) 938-5411
Scottsdale Country Day School K-8 133 16.6 Scottsdale 7 (480) 452-5777
Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced K-8 1,030 22.9 Peoria 8 (520) 887-5392
Jefferson Preparatory High School 7-12 49 4.9 Glendale 9 (602) 595-2990
Arizona Language Preparatory K-6 73 8.1 Scottsdale 9 (602) 996-1595
Camelback Academy K-8 598 23.5 Glendale 9 (623) 247-2204
Montessori Academy K-8 107 11.9 Paradise Valley 9 (480) 945-1121
Westland School Brighton Campus K-12 308 13.1 Glendale 9 (623) 271-9518
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale K-8 192 10.1 Glendale 9 (602) 692-4914
Peoria Accelerated High School 9-12 496 20.7 Peoria 9 (623) 979-0031
Edison School of Innovation K-8 237 11.3 Glendale 10 (623) 282-2871
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest 9-12 203 40.6 Peoria 10 (623) 878-4503
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation K-6 160 12.3 Scottsdale 10 (480) 488-9362
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus K-4 464 18.6 Scottsdale 11 (480) 900-1858
Explore Academy - Peoria 6-11 53 Peoria 11 (505) 710-3214
Heritage Academy Pinnacle K-8 124 15.5 Mesa 11 (623) 537-3535
Legacy Traditional School ? Peoria K-8 609 22.6 Peoria 11 (623) 299-9825
Student Choice High School 9-12 201 50.2 Peoria 11 (623) 242-2722
Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep 6-12 507 11 Scottsdale 12 (480) 424-1790
Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus K-8 199 7.7 Peoria 12 (602) 882-5544
Happy Valley School K-8 586 18.9 Peoria 12 (623) 376-2900
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep 6-12 657 12 Peoria 12 (623) 889-0822
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale K-5 563 18.2 Peoria 12 (623) 866-4710
Noah Webster Schools-Pima K-8 251 15.7 Scottsdale 12 (480) 291-6900
Discover U K-6 168 12.9 Youngtown 12 (623) 974-4827
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep 5-12 898 12.3 Scottsdale 13 (480) 776-1970
Student Choice High School 9-12 1,540 61.6 Tempe 13 (623) 242-0689
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale K-12 1,079 18.9 Scottsdale 13 (480) 776-0413
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast 9-12 93 31 Tempe 13 (602) 485-9872
Riverbend Prep K-8 205 14.6 Laveen 13 (602) 285-3003
Country Gardens Charter School K-12 268 15.1 Laveen 14 (623) 900-2230
Candeo Peoria K-8 597 18.5 Peoria 14 (623) 979-6500
Heritage Academy Laveen 6-12 685 19 Laveen 14 (602) 290-8546
Heritage Elementary School K-8 832 29.7 Glendale 14 (623) 742-3956
Crown Charter School K-6 294 Litchfield Park 14 (623) 535-9300
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain K-8 895 19.9 Tolleson 14 (623) 474-2120
Pinnacle High School - Tempe 9-12 10 0.6 Tempe 14 (602) 414-0950
Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village K-8 988 58.1 Laveen 14 (623) 344-0472
BASIS Peoria Primary K-4 696 16.6 Peoria 15 (623) 251-1504
BASIS Peoria 5-12 1,021 20.2 Peoria 15 (623) 566-9100
New School for the Arts 9-12 173 Tempe 15 (480) 252-5414
New School for the Arts Middle School 6-8 75 Tempe 15 (480) 481-9235
Sun Valley Academy-Avondale K-8 479 17.7 Avondale 15 (623) 600-7660
International Commerce High School - Tempe 9-12 290 14.3 Tempe 15 (480) 317-5900

Charter schools: how they work

  • Public and free. NCES describes a public charter school as a publicly funded school, usually run by a group or organization under a contract (the charter) with the state, the district or another body. The federal definition says a charter school does not charge tuition.
  • Families choose it. Under the same definition, a charter school is one parents choose to send their children to, and it admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for.
  • Its own rules, its own accountability. The charter frees the school from some state or local rules; in return it must meet the standards written in its charter. It is nonsectarian.
  • No program badge. ChoiceFunded’s program badges and “schools that accept” lists cover private schools only. Charter schools are listed separately here, with no badge, and are never counted with private schools.

Sources: 20 U.S.C. 7221i (federal Charter Schools Program definitions); NCES, Condition of Education: Public Charter School Enrollment. Each state writes its own charter law, so ask the school how enrollment works there.

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Questions parents ask

How many charter schools are in Phoenix?

150 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Phoenix, and 57 more are within 15 miles. Arizona Virtual Academy, Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky, Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix, Pan-American Charter School, Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep, Academy of Math and Science Avondale and others.

Do charter schools in Phoenix charge tuition?

No. Charter schools are public schools, and the federal definition of a charter school says it does not charge tuition. Ask each school about fees for extras.

How do I enroll in a Phoenix charter school?

Apply to each school directly. Under the federal definition, a charter school admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for, so check each school’s application dates. Each state writes its own charter law.

School facts: U.S. Department of Education, Common Core of Data (2025-26 directory, 2024-25 enrollment and staff). Where our data comes from.

See charter schools How enrollment works