For the 2025 school year, there are 14 alternative private high schools serving 898 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Arizona include Sedona Sky Academy, Serenity Learning Center, and Smart Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Arizona Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
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.]( "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
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Serenity Learning Center![Serenity Learning Center Photo]( "Serenity Learning Center Photo")
Alternative School
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
1440 S Clearview Ave Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
Vita Schools of Innovation![Vita Schools of Innovation Photo]( "Vita Schools of Innovation Photo")
Alternative School
4302 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 737-2808
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 737-2808
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
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
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
San Pedro Valley Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Smart Schools Llc
Alternative School (Christian)
4540 E Baseline Rd Ste 112
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 689-5999
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 689-5999
Grades: 12
| 150 students
Truthful Beginnings![Truthful Beginnings Photo]( "Truthful Beginnings Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
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
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
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Arizona include Sedona Sky Academy, Serenity Learning Center, and Smart Schools.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Arizona?
14 alternative private high schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Arizona?
Arizona alternative private high schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 34%.
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