For the 2024 school year, there are 32 alternative public middle schools serving 6,032 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arizona are Career And College Prep, Career Success Schools - Stem 7-12 and Edoptions Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Career Success Schools - Stem 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 N Grand Ave Unit B
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Grades: 8-12
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500w. Old Linden Rd.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
| 6 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Learning Institute The
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5310 N 12th St # 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Grades: K-12
| 491 students
Rank: #1313.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Grades: 7-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Pima Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Vista Grove Preparatory Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: 7-9
| 29 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Summit School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1660 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 573-5858
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 573-5858
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #2222.
Nosotros Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 N Grande Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-1023
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-1023
Grades: K-12
| 293 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Az Compass Prep School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N Arizona Ave Ste G62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 779-2000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 779-2000
Grades: 7-12
| 237 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Esperanza Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Rank: #2525.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #2626.
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2613 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85061
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85061
(602) 452-4700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 276 students
Rank: #3131.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Casa Blanca And Preschool Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Peoria, AZ 85382
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-12
| 223 students
Rank: #3232.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Grades: K-12
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arizona include Career And College Prep, Career Success Schools - Stem 7-12 and Edoptions Preparatory Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Arizona?
32 alternative public middle schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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