Top 10 Best Arizona Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 59 blue ribbon public schools serving 35,034 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, Knox Gifted Academy and Gilbert Classical Academy High School. 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 73% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Arizona Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Students Year
- Rank: #11.University High School Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%421 N. Arcadia Blvd.Rank:10/Top 1%10
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
1,100 student
Year: 2016 - Rank: #22.Knox Gifted Academy Math: 97% | Reading: 96%700 W Orchid LnRank:10/Top 1%10
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
670 students
Year: 2018 - Rank: #3-43.-4.55 N. Greenfield Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4024
310 students
Year: 2018 -
- Rank: #3-43.-4.Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies Math: 95% | Reading: 98%6919 E. Brown Rd.Rank:10/Top 1%10
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
438 students
Year: 2018 - Rank: #55.Phoenix Union Bioscience High School Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%512 East Pierce StreetRank:10/Top 1%10
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
345 students
Year: 2020 - Rank: #66.Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus Math: 96% | Reading: 90%191 West OaklandRank:10/Top 1%10
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 224-3930
626 students
Year: 2017 - Rank: #77.Arizona College Prep Erie Campus Math: 94% | Reading: 91%1150 W. ErieRank:10/Top 1%10
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5270
769 students
Year: 2019 - Rank: #88.Franklin Junior High School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%4949 E. Southern Ave.Rank:10/Top 1%10
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
272 students
Year: 2018 - Rank: #99.Kyrene De La Sierra School Math: 90% | Reading: 85%1122 E Liberty LaneRank:10/Top 1%10
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-1000
547 students
Year: 2019 - Rank: #1010.Alhambra Traditional School Math: 93% | Reading: 80%3736 W Osborn RdRank:10/Top 5%10
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 484-8816
710 students
Year: 2019 - Rank: #1111.Challenger Basic School Charter School1315 North Greenfield Road
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
270 students
Year: 2012 - Rank: #1212.Neely Traditional Academy Math: 86% | Reading: 79%321 W. Juniper Ave.Rank:10/Top 5%10
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-3300
776 students
Year: 2009 - Rank: #1313.Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa Charter School2834 East Southern Avenue
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5%10
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
251 students
Year: 2019 - Rank: #1414.Horseshoe Trails Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 77%5405 E. Pinnacle Vista DriveRank:10/Top 5%10
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
651 students
Year: 2020 - Rank: #1515.Mesquite Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 75%9455 E. Rita RoadRank:10/Top 5%10
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2100
647 students
Year: 2014 - Rank: #1616.Copper Canyon Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 77%17650 North 54th StreetRank:10/Top 5%10
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
635 students
Year: 2012 - Rank: #1717.Vista Del Sur Accelerated Math: 80% | Reading: 73%3908 W. South Mountain AveRank:10/Top 5%10
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
801 students
Year: 2016 - Rank: #1818.Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Charter School1520 West Rose Garden Lane
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
767 students
Year: 2014 - Rank: #1919.Masada Charter School Charter School365 West Cannon Avenue
Math: 78% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
511 students
Year: 2008 - Rank: #2020.Franklin East Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 69%1753 East 8th AveRank:10/Top 10%10
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
738 students
Year: 2011 - Rank: #2121.Mexicayotl Charter School Charter School2059 N. Grand Ave
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6790
161 students
Year: 2020 - Rank: #2222.Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus Math: 78% | Reading: 69%550 N. EmmettRank:10/Top 10%10
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
653 students
Year: 2013 - Rank: #2323.1251 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-3402
438 students
Year: 2008 - Rank: #2424.Madison Heights Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%7150 N 22nd StreetRank:10/Top 10%10
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
461 students
Year: 2004 - Rank: #2525.Pima Butte Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 65%42202 W. Rancho El Dorado PkwRank:10/Top 10%10
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
472 students
Year: 2020 - Rank: #26-2726.- 27.Jack Barnes Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 67%20750 S. 214th StreetRank:10/Top 10%10
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
695 students
Year: 2016 - Rank: #26-2726.- 27.Vista College Preparatory Charter School812 S. 6th Avenue
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 321-1707
299 students
Year: 2018 - Rank: #2828.Imagine Rosefield Charter School12050 N. Bullard Avenue
Math: 69% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
749 students
Year: n/a - Rank: #2929.Arizona School For The Arts Charter School1410 North 3rd Street
Math: 64% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
840 students
Year: 2005 - Rank: #3030.5801 West Greenbriar Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
502 students
Year: 2007 - Rank: #3131.1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
455 students
Year: 2008 - Rank: #32-3332.- 33.236 S. Sirrine Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 470-5400
551 students
Year: 2008 - Rank: #32-3332.- 33.Fuller Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 66%1975 East Cornell DriveRank:9/Top 20%10
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
695 students
Year: 2016 - Rank: #3434.Highland High School Math: 68% | Reading: 68%4301 East Guadalupe RoadRank:9/Top 20%10
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300
2,985 students
Year: 2004 - Rank: #3535.Lookout Mountain School Math: 65% | Reading: 69%15 W Coral Gables DrRank:9/Top 20%10
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5900
970 students
Year: 2020 - Show 24 more Blue Ribbon public schools in Arizona (out of 59 total schools)
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