For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,906 students in Yuma County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Yuma County, AZ are Desert View Academy, Desert View Online School and Desert View Middle & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Yuma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-6
| 931 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Harvest Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 E 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Grades: K-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #66.
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis Az
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N. 10th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Yuma
Charter School
1730 S. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 358-1834
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 358-1834
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Aztec High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Jail - Yuma County Sheriff's Office High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
400 West 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1020 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Yuma County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Yuma County, AZ include Desert View Academy, Desert View Online School and Desert View Middle & High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Yuma County?
7 public charter schools are located in Yuma County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County?
Yuma County public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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