For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 alternative private high schools serving 898 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Arizona include San Pedro Valley Academy, Smart Schools, and Kino Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Arizona Alternative 草榴社区 High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Pedro Valley Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1555 N Fiesta Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 689-5999
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 689-5999
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 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
Gr: 12 | 150 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Youth Development Institute
Alternative School
1830 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 256-5350
Gr: 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 San Pedro Valley Academy, Smart Schools, and Kino Learning Center.
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 35%.
Recent Articles
Navigating 草榴社区 School Finances in 2025: A Parent鈥檚 Guide
Updated 2025 guide to private school costs, tuition trends, financial aid and budgeting strategies to help parents navigate private school finances.
2025 草榴社区 School Costs in the U.S.: What Families Should Expect
Updated 2025 U.S. private school tuition averages, cost breakdowns, and expert insights to help parents and students budget wisely.
Paying for 草榴社区 School in 2025
Updated 2025 guide on private school tuition, enrollment trends, payment strategies, financial aid, and expert insights for families considering private education.
