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Best Arizona Alternative Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 122 alternative public charter schools serving 25,310 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Arizona are Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus and Crown Point High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Ombudsman Hiaki Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 W Calle Tetakusim
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 883-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2510 N Trekell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 423-2380
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 123. - 12.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Pinnacle High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Deer Valley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18424 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 388-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Valley Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 Southern Avenue Ste 713
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3383
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Canyon Rose Academy-east
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8981 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 281
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 797-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Intelli-school
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1727 N Arizona Ave Ste 5
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 564-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
480 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Intelli-school - Metro Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3327 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Ombudsman - Charter East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3943 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 275-4815
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1290 N. Scottsdale Road Ste 13
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 485-9872
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Technical Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Thrivepoint High School At Buckeye
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 141:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #20 - 2920. - 29.
Thrivepoint High School At Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9640 N Metro Pkwy W Unit 147
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 216:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Envision High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 887-0045
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pinnacle Online - Wmcb
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Gr: 7-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ombudsman Online Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Thrivepoint High School At Avondale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Arizona include Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus and Crown Point High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Arizona?
125 alternative public charter schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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