For the 2026 school year, there are 14 online public schools serving 6,899 students in Arizona.
Arizona online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17532 W Harrison St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 882-1140
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 882-1140
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Pathways In Education
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2226 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 626-7057
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 626-7057
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Marana Distance Learning
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11279 W Grier Rd # 115a
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 352-7012
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 352-7012
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Chandler Online Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 E Frye Rd Bldg B
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6350
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Red Rock Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Mesa Digital Learning Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 308-6015
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 308-6015
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Germann Rd Ste 140
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
Gr: K-12 | 1,891 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Amphi Academy Online
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6160
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6160
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Queen Creek Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Gr: K-12 | 1,711 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Thrivepoint Online High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 621-4398
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 621-4398
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 103:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Arizona?
13 online public schools are available for Arizona students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Arizona?
Arizona online public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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