For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,443 students in Yuma, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yuma, AZ are Desert View Academy, Desert View Online School and Amerischools Academy - Yuma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Yuma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Yuma, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Gr: K-6 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 S 3rd Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-0990
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis Az
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N. 10th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Harvest Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 E 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Gr: K-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Choice High School - Yuma
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1730 S. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 358-1834
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 358-1834
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Yuma, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yuma, AZ include Desert View Academy, Desert View Online School and Amerischools Academy - Yuma.
How many public charter schools are located in Yuma?
8 public charter schools are located in Yuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma?
Yuma public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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