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Charter schools in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson has 76 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 20,648 students. Of these, 42 offer elementary grades, 45 middle grades, and 43 high school grades. The median school has 13.4 students per teacher.

Schools
76
Reported students
20,648
Median students per teacher
13.4
Virtual schools
5

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 76 of 76 schools; student–teacher ratios for 68; format for 76. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Tucson

SchoolGrades
Academy Adventures MidtownElementaryEd Ahead (90506)K–5
Academy Del SolElementaryMiddleAcademy Del Sol Inc. (90199)K–8
Academy Del Sol - Star ValleyElementaryMiddleAcademy Del Sol Inc. (90199)K–8
Academy of Math and ScienceElementaryMiddleHighAcademy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)K–12
Academy of Tucson Elementary SchoolElementaryAcademy of Tucson Inc. (78897)K–5
Academy of Tucson High SchoolHighAcademy of Tucson Inc. (78897)9–12
Academy of Tucson Middle SchoolElementaryMiddleAcademy of Tucson Inc. (78897)5–8
Adventure SchoolElementaryMiddleEducational Impact Inc. (81123)K–8
Alta Vista High SchoolHighAmerican Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vi (80995)9–12
Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High SchoolHighTucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)9–12
AmeriSchools Academy - TucsonElementaryMiddleHighThe Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)K–12
Arizona Autism Charter School -Tucson Upper School CampusMiddleHighArizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958)6–12
Arizona Online Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleVirtualLiberty Traditional Charter School (10968)K–8
BASIS Tucson NorthElementaryMiddleHighBASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91309)5–12
BASIS Tucson PrimaryElementaryMiddleHighBASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361)K–12
Canyon Rose AcademyHighCanyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029)9–12
Canyon Rose Academy-EastHighCanyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029)9–12
Carden of TucsonElementaryMiddleCarden of Tucson Inc. (78858)K–8
Children Reaching for the Sky PreparatoryElementaryGriffin Foundation Inc. The (79500)K–5
City High SchoolHighCITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)9–12
Compass High SchoolHighCompass High School Inc. (79467)9–12
Da Vinci Tree AcademyElementaryMiddleScience Technology Engineering and Math Arizona (1000050)K–8
Desert Rose Academy Charter SchoolHighDesert Rose AcademyInc. (79441)9–12
Desert Sage High SchoolHighDesert Sage School (1001917)9–12
Desert Sky Community SchoolElementaryDesert Sky Community School Inc. (88308)K–5
Eastpointe High SchoolHighEastpointe High School Inc. (78833)9–12
Edge High School - Himmel ParkHighEdge School Inc. The (4421)9–12
EDGE High School - NorthwestHighEdge School Inc. The (4421)9–12
Envision High SchoolHighCPLC Community Schools dba Hiaki High School (90331)9–12
Future Investment Middle SchoolMiddleGriffin Foundation Inc. The (79500)6–8
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership SchoolHighHa:san Educational Services (6369)9–12
Hermosa Montessori CharterElementaryMiddleHermosa Montessori Charter School (4426)K–8
Highland Free SchoolElementaryMiddleHighland Free School (79061)K–6
Khalsa SchoolElementaryMiddleKhalsa Family Services (79420)K–8
La Paloma AcademyElementaryMiddleArizona Community Development Corporation (79947)K–8
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)ElementaryMiddleArizona Community Development Corporation (79947)K–8
La Paloma Academy-SouthElementaryMiddleArizona Community Development Corporation (79947)K–8
Las Puertas Community SchoolMiddleHighStrengthBuilding Partners (91992)6–10
Legacy Traditional School - East TucsonElementaryMiddleLegacy Traditional School - East Tucson (1001399)K–6
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest TucsonElementaryMiddleLegacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (91137)K–8
Leman Academy of ExcellenceElementaryMiddleLeman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)K–8
Leman Academy of Excellence - Central TucsonElementaryMiddleLeman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)K–8
Leman Academy of Excellence East TucsonElementaryMiddleLeman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)K–8
Leman Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleVirtualLeman Academy of Excellence Inc. (92730)K–8
Math and Science Success AcademyElementaryMiddleMath and Science Success Academy Inc. (89852)K–8
Mexicayotl AcademyElementaryMiddleMexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463)K–8
Montessori SchoolhouseElementaryMiddleMontessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)K–8
Mountain Rose AcademyHighMountain Rose Academy Inc. (10879)9–12
Nosotros AcademyElementaryMiddleHighNosotros Inc (79881)K–12
Ombudsman - Charter ValenciaMiddleHighOmbudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)6–12
Ombudsman Hiaki CharterHighOmbudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)9–12
Online School of ArizonaHighVirtualOnline School of Arizona (1001719)9–12
Paulo Freire Freedom School - DowntownMiddleCITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)6–8
Paulo Freire Freedom School - UniversityMiddleCITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)6–8
Pima Partnership AcademyMiddlePima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864)6–8
Pima Partnership School TheHighPima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership S (79959)9–12
Pima Prevention Partnership-TucsonHighPima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership S (79959)9–12
Pima Rose AcademyHighPima Rose Academy Inc. (90997)9–12
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning CenterHighPortable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)9–12
Presidio SchoolElementaryMiddleHighPresidio School (4425)K–12
SACA OnlineHighVirtualSouthern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000)9–12
Satori Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleSatori Inc. (85454)2–8
Sky IslandsHighBlue Adobe Project (89871)9–12
Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonElementaryMiddleHighDaisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)K–12
Sonoran Science Academy EastElementaryMiddleDaisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89915)K–8
Sonoran Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualDaisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)K–12
Southern Arizona Community AcademyHighSouthern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000)9–12
Southgate AcademyElementaryMiddleHighSouthgate Academy Inc. (79085)K–12
Southside Community SchoolElementaryMiddleHighAprender Tucson (79426)K–9
TIA WestElementaryMiddleHighTucson International Academy Inc. (79979)K–12
Toltecali High SchoolHighCPLC Community Schools dba Toltecalli High School (80032)9–12
Tucson Country Day SchoolElementaryMiddleTucson Country Day School Inc. (79073)K–8
Tucson International AcademyElementaryMiddleHighTucson International Academy Inc. (79979)K–12
Tucson International Academy MidvaleElementaryMiddleHighTucson International Academy Inc. (79979)K–12
Tucson Preparatory SchoolHighTucson Preparatory School (6374)9–12
Youth Works Charter High SchoolHighTucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)9–12

About this Tucson charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Tucson

How many charter schools are in Tucson, AZ?

Tucson has 76 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 20,648 students across 76 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Tucson?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Tucson?

The data identifies 42 schools offering elementary grades, 45 offering middle grades, and 43 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Tucson?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.