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Best Arizona Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 alternative public elementary schools serving 3,635 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 10% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 (2025-26)

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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 28 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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Gr: K-4 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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 | 37 students
Rank: #77.
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 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
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 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
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-6 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 477 students 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?
21 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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