For the 2023 school year, there are 65 blue ribbon public schools serving 35,524 students in Arizona.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Arizona are Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Arizona Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-7500
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
191 W Oakland St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 224-3930
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 224-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
Math: 84% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Math: 91% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5270
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5270
Grades: 7-12
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
Neely Traditional Academy
Math: 83% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Grades: 7-12
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
University High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #1010.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Junior High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1212.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1313.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Grades: K-7
| 249 students
Rank: #1515.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Math: 71% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1616.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
Math: 69% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1717.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 478 students
Rank: #1818.
University High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1919.
General Myer Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #2020.
Mesquite Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2121.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 748 students
Rank: #2222.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Rank: #2323.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
Math: 68% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #2626.
Franklin East Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 628 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Alhambra Traditional School
Math: 65% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Imagine Rosefield
Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #2929.
Franklin West Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #3030.
Vistancia Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30009 N Sunrise Pt
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #3131.
Jack Barnes Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20750 S 214th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #3232.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 434 students
Rank: #3333.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #3434.
Jamaica Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3437 Jamaica Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-7280
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #3535.
Lookout Mountain School
Math: 48% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 963 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Arizona include Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Arizona?
65 blue ribbon public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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