For the 2026 school year, there are 10 online public middle schools serving 5,685 students in Arizona.
Arizona online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
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 middle schools are offered in Arizona?
10 online public middle schools are available for Arizona students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Arizona?
Arizona online public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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