For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,906 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 29% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Yuma have an average ranking of 4/10, 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, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis Az
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N. 10th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Gr: K-8 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,054 student Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Yuma, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: Inquire with school
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
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 94%
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 57%
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 10-12
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
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?
7 public charter schools are located in Yuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma?
Yuma 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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