How to start homeschooling in Arizona
The legal steps, in order, checked against Arizona law.
Short answer: To homeschool in Arizona, a parent files an affidavit of intent with the county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. The child must be taught reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science. State law does not require testing of homeschooled children.
Checked against Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-802 on Nov 8, 2026. Compulsory school ages: 6 to 16. This is what the law says, not legal advice.
Homeschool
Parents, guardians, or custodians who teach their child at home or run a nonpublic school conducted primarily by the parent.
Steps
- Within 30 days of starting homeschool, file an affidavit of intent with your county school superintendent. It lists the child's name and date of birth, the current address of the school the child is attending, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses of the people who have custody.
- Provide instruction in at least reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
- If you stop homeschooling, notify the county school superintendent within 30 days. If you resume, file a new affidavit within 30 days.
- If your child is under eight on September 1 and you do not want to start home instruction until age eight, you may file an affidavit stating that instead.
| Notice to the state | Yes To: The county school superintendent When: Within 30 days after homeschool begins; not required again unless homeschooling stops and later resumes |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science. |
| Time | None required by law |
| Parent qualifications | None required by law |
| Testing or evaluation | None required by law. A child who later enrolls in a public school in kindergarten to grade 12 is tested to determine grade placement. |
| Records to keep | None required by law |
The law: Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-802 Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-803 Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-745
Public school sports and activities
A homeschooled child who lives in a public school's attendance area may try out for that school's interscholastic activities on the same terms as enrolled students. The person providing primary instruction submits written verification of whether the student is passing each subject and making satisfactory progress. A child who was enrolled in a public, private, or charter school earlier in the same school year is not eligible for the rest of that year.
After the paperwork
Common questions
Do I have to tell the state I am homeschooling in Arizona?
Yes, under the homeschool route, you notify the county school superintendent within 30 days after homeschool begins; not required again unless homeschooling stops and later resumes.
Is testing required for homeschoolers in Arizona?
No. Arizona law does not require testing under the homeschool route. A child who later enrolls in a public school in kindergarten to grade 12 is tested to determine grade placement.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Arizona?
Reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies, and science.
What ages must be schooled in Arizona?
Ages 6 to 16, per state law.
Sources
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-802
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-803
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-745
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. 15-802.01 (interscholastic activities)
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