Top 10 Best Phoenix Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 483 public schools serving 243,236 students in Phoenix, AZ (there are 94 private schools, serving 19,980 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Phoenix, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Basis Ahwatukee and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #66.
Hopi Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5110 E Lafayette Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Grades: K-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #1111.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 566 students
Rank: #1313.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1414.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1515.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Grades: K-5
| 1,076 students
Rank: #1717.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Grades: K-12
| 715 students
Rank: #1818.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium West
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Grades: 5-12
| 851 students
Rank: #2121.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 888 students
Rank: #2222.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 685 students
Rank: #2323.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Grades: K-12
| 783 students
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #2525.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 977 students
Rank: #2626.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2727.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #2828.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 559-5399
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Grades: K-6
| 822 students
Rank: #3131.
Union Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 731 students
Rank: #3232.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3333.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Grades: K-6
| 761 students
Rank: #3434.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 866 students
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13613 N Cave Creek Rd Bldg F
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Grades: K-12
| 487 students
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Phoenix, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Grades: 9-10
| 133 students
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Grades: K-11
| 183 students
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Grades: K-11
| 214 students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Grades: 6
| 438 students
123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
3146 East Wier Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2033 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
2019 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Grades: 7-8
| 98 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Basis Ahwatukee and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler.
How many public schools are located in Phoenix, AZ?
483 public schools are located in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students in Phoenix, AZ go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Phoenix, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix, AZ?
Phoenix, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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