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Charter schools in Arizona

Arizona has 569 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 231,660 students in 64 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.

Schools
569
Reported students
231,660
Offer high school grades
290
Virtual schools
43

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 569 of 569 schools; student–teacher ratios for 523; format for 569. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Find charter schools in Arizona by city

More public charter schools in Arizona

Amado

Anthem

Bapchule

Camp Verde

Chino Valley

Colorado City

Cornville

Cottonwood

Florence

Fort Mohave

Globe

Green Valley

Litchfield Park

Marana

Mohave Valley

Page

Paradise Valley

Patagonia

Paulden

Pima

Rock Point

Safford

Sahuarita

San Luis

Sedona

Shonto

Snowflake

Somerton

Taylor

Tolleson

Williams

Youngtown

Frequently asked questions about Arizona charter schools

How many charter schools are in Arizona?

The 2024–25 federal data includes 569 open public charter schools in Arizona, with reported enrollment of 231,660 students across 569 schools reporting enrollment.

How can I find charter schools near me in Arizona?

Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Arizona charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.

Are charter schools free in Arizona?

Yes. Charter schools in Arizona are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.

What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in Arizona?

Both traditional public schools and charter schools in Arizona are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the Arizona education agency.

Are there virtual charter schools in Arizona?

Federal records identify 43 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Arizona. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.

Does this page rank the best charter schools in Arizona?

No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.