Best Arizona Online Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 online public middle schools serving 5,866 students in Arizona.
Arizona online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marana Distance Learning
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3243
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Chandler Online Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Arizona Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gr: K-12 | 1,987 student Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Amphi Academy Online
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 E Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6160
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Queen Creek Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Gr: K-12 | 1,713 student Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E University Drive Suite 2
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr Ste
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Charter School
Charter School
2224 W Southern Avenue Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public middle schools are offered in Arizona?
14 online public middle schools are available for Arizona students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Arizona?
Arizona online public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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