For the 2025 school year, there are 154 alternative public schools serving 27,451 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 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Navajo County Instruction For Success (Ncis)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
294 W Carlos Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Pinnacle Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2055 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Manson Mesa High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 South Navajo
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 608-4353
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 608-4353
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Ombudsman - Charter East Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4041 E Thomas Rd Ste 210
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 667-7759
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 667-7759
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Pima Vocational High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-9740
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2510 N Trekell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 423-2380
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 423-2380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Tse'yaato' High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
583 South Lake Powell Boulevar
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 645-6825
Page, AZ 86040
(928) 645-6825
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #5 - 215. - 21.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Pinnacle High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Santa Cruz Center For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Yavapai County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6325 Baja Cir
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2525.
Continued Hope High Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6629 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 452-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Pima Prevention Partnership-tucson
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 917-7880
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 917-7880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
St. Johns Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 South 13th West
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Valley Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Southern Avenue Ste 713
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3383
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3383
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Arizona include East Valley Academy, Navajo County Instruction For Success (Ncis) and Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor.
How many alternative public schools are located in Arizona?
154 alternative public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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