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Brightmont Academy Photo - "The One-to-One School. One student works with one teacher - all the time!"

Best Arizona Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 alternative private elementary schools serving 898 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Arizona include Smart Schools, Sedona Sky Academy, and Kino Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
38% of alternative private elementary schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Arizona Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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.
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sedona Sky Academy
Sedona Sky Academy Photo
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
3090 E. Coronado Trail
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
Alternative School
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Smart Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
1440 S Clearview Ave Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Tuition listed
Acton Academy Phoenix
Alternative School
3330 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
Fourteensix Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Highland Free School
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Truthful Beginnings
Truthful Beginnings Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
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
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
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students
Zion's Daycare & Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
7643 W Acoma Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 878-4203
Gr: 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 Smart Schools, Sedona Sky Academy, and Kino Learning Center.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Arizona?
16 alternative private elementary schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Arizona?
Arizona alternative private elementary schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
38% of alternative private elementary schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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