For the 2025 school year, there are 73 blue ribbon public schools serving 43,369 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 University High School, Arizona College Prep Middle School and Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12. 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 62% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,001 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Gr: 7-9 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
University High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Gr: PK-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
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
Gr: K-9 | 509 students
Rank: #2020.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
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
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Rank: #3333.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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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 University High School, Arizona College Prep Middle School and Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Arizona?
73 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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