For the 2025 school year, there are 34 alternative public middle schools serving 6,495 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arizona are Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and Mt. Turnbull Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Rank: #44.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students
Rank: #77.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Gr: 7-12 | 617 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Wmi On Line
Alternative 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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 N G Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Las Puertas Community School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 37th St
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Tucson, AZ 85752
(520) 546-9296
Gr: 6-10 | 37 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Learning Institute The
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5310 N 12th St # 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-7876
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: 7-9 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Nosotros Academy
Alternative School
Charter 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
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Skyline D5
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 5-12 | 228 students
Rank: #2323.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Az Compass Prep School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 N Arizona Ave Ste G62
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 779-2000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 779-2000
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Edoptions High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6710 West Calle Lejos
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Peoria, AZ 85383
(480) 621-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Crestview College Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2616 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center
Alternative 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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2828.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter 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
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Coolidge Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Ombudsman - Charter Valencia
Alternative School
Charter 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
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Charter 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
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Arizona include Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and Mt. Turnbull Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Arizona?
34 alternative public middle schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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