For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 alternative public elementary schools serving 4,057 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 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: #6 - 76. - 7.
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Vector Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N. Arizona Ave. Ste 62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(877) 225-2118
Chandler, AZ 85225
(877) 225-2118
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 280 students
Rank: #99.
Nosotros Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 N Grande Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-1023
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-1023
Grades: K-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1010.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #1111.
Las Puertas Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 37th St
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Grades: 6-10
| 41 students
Rank: #1212.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Pima Partnership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-2528
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Grades: 6-12
| 171 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Grades: K-6
| 81 students
Rank: #1616.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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
| 133 students
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #1818.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
| 137 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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
| 197 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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
| 442 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 6-12
| 217 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
| 236 students
Rank: #2323.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
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
| 403 students
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?
23 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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