- Education in State Constitution: Article 11: Sections 1-10
- Education in State Statutes: Title 15: Chapters 1-5, 7-15, 18-19
- State Board Members: 11 Members; Appointed; 4-year term
- Education Authorities: DoEd; State Board; State Superintendent
KNOW YOUR STATE
“Ditat Deus”
Arizona has a Department of Education, a State Board, and a State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The State Board consists of 11 members appointed to 4-year terms.
Every state sets its own school choice rules, and Arizona is no exception. The NWEF School Choice Index scores Arizona on 17 measures, from open enrollment to education savings accounts, then ranks it against all 50 states. Open any category below to see where Arizona earns points and where it falls short.
Arizona scores well on charter school access, online learning, and open enrollment, with few major gaps.
Scored from state law · as of August 2026
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