Benjamin Franklin Charter School was one of Arizona's first charter schools and has been "Educating Arizona...One Student at ... a Time" TM for more than 20 years. Our mission is to offer a well-rounded education with proven superior academics, exceptional programs, time-honored values and a high level of parental participation. We have three elementary (K-6) campuses and one JH/HS Campus located in Arizona's East Valley. Our campuses rank within the top 10% of Arizona's 445 districts. By focusing on the full in Classical Education, we not only meet the state's requirements, but more importantly we build a school that produces virtuous, educated leaders prepared to lead a full and honorable life. read more