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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Arizona Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 168 alternative public schools serving 34,307 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Arizona are East Valley Academy, Navajo County Instruction For Success (Ncis) and Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Navajo County Instruction For Success (Ncis)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
294 W Carlos Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Combs Center For Success High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Manson Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 South Navajo
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 608-4353
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Ombudsman Hiaki Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 W Calle Tetakusim
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 883-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2510 N Trekell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 423-2380
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Tse'yaato' High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
583 South Lake Powell Boulevar
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 645-6825
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pinnacle High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Yavapai County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6325 Baja Cir
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Deer Valley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18424 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 388-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
St. Johns Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 South 13th West
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Valley Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 Southern Avenue Ste 713
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3383
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
White Mountain Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Intelli-school
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1727 N Arizona Ave Ste 5
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 564-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many alternative public schools are located in Arizona?
171 alternative public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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