For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,973 students in Yuma, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Yuma, 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, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Yuma have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Yuma, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
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
| 941 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Harvest Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
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
| 1,062 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aztec High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Educational Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
Harvest Preparatory San Luis Az
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N. 10th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Yuma, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
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
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
Juniper Tree Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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
Omega Alpha Academy School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 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, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Yuma, AZ include Desert View Academy, Desert View Online School and Desert View Middle & High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Yuma, AZ?
7 public charter schools are located in Yuma, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma, AZ?
Yuma, AZ public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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