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Top 3 Best Arizona Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,035 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Arizona include Sedona Sky Academy, Chaparral Christia Community Schools, and Serenity Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
35% of alternative private elementary schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Arizona Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brightmont Academy
Brightmont Academy Photo - Brightmont students and staff celebrate School Choice Week!
Alternative School
(2)
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Grades: 1-12
| 50 students
Fusion Academy Scottsdale
Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Sedona Sky Academy
Sedona Sky Academy Photo
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Serenity Learning Center
Serenity Learning Center Photo
Alternative School
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Smart Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
1440 S Clearview Ave Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
Acton Academy Phoenix
Alternative School
3330 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Grades: PK-7
| 25 students
Fourteensix Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Highland Free School
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
Kino Learning Center
Kino Learning Center Photo - Kino School in Tucson, Arizona
Alternative School
(13)
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Mingus Mountain Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
Po Box 26485
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312
(602) 335-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Truthful Beginnings
Truthful Beginnings Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Youth Development Institute
Alternative School
1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Zion's Daycare & Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
7643 W Acoma Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 878-4203
Grades: K-2
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Arizona include Sedona Sky Academy, Chaparral Christia Community Schools, and Serenity Learning Center.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Arizona?
17 alternative private elementary schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Arizona?
Arizona alternative private elementary schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
35% of alternative private elementary schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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