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Best Arizona Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 alternative public elementary schools serving 6,649 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Arizona are Teenage Parent Program - Tapp, Mt. Turnbull Academy and Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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: #44.
White Tanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Flowing Wells Digital Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-8900
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500w. Old Linden Rd.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Las Puertas Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W 37th St
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Gr: 6-10 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Vector Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 N. Arizona Ave. Ste 62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(877) 225-2118
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
State Online School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215, Ste 2
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
New Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Clawson Ave Fl 3
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 803-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Nosotros Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 N Grande Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-1023
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Pima Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Camp Verde Accommodation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Virtual School Of Arizona
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 849 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2033 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Gr: 5-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2222.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2613 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85061
(602) 452-4700
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2424.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 573-5858
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2929.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Arizona include Teenage Parent Program - Tapp, Mt. Turnbull Academy and Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School).
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Arizona?
29 alternative public elementary schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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