Top 10 Best Arizona Public Schools (2024)

Arizona is the #13 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,138,681 students across the 2,474 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 485 private schools, serving 70,864 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Arizona is 31%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 39%.
The top ranked public schools in Arizona are Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 64% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(AZ) School Average
American Indian
5%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
47%
Black
6%
White
35%
Two or more races
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Arizona (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Rank: #33.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Rank: #44.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Rank: #55.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mesa For Advanced Studies
Math: 84% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #88.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Rank: #99.
Arizona College Prep High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #1010.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072

Best Arizona Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
61
11,593
85%
78
18,159
65%
70
18,912
66%
34
7,841
62%
33
6,921
49%
12
2,393
80%
1,302
760,900
63%
70
23,563
37%
97
19,944
69%
395
148,823
70%
114
46,597
67%
101
23,817
39%
77
37,468
89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked public schools in Arizona include Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus.
How many public schools are located in Arizona?
2,474 public schools are located in Arizona.
What percentage of students in Arizona go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Minority enrollment in Arizona is 64% (majority Hispanic)

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