For the 2024 school year, there are 909 public elementary schools serving 512,122 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ 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.
Maricopa County, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maricopa County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 485 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
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mesa 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
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 631 students
Rank: #99.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Grades: 5-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #1010.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 730 students
Rank: #1111.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #1212.
Chandler Traditional - Independence
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 838 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 759 students
Rank: #1414.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 629 students
Rank: #1515.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 720 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
| 764 students
Rank: #1818.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Grades: 5-12
| 943 students
Rank: #1919.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 529 students
Rank: #2121.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #2222.
Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Grades: K-6
| 726 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 345 students
Rank: #2424.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 754 students
Rank: #2525.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #2626.
Hopi Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5110 E Lafayette Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 457 students
Rank: #2828.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Grades: K-4
| 662 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 913 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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
| 252 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Grades: K-8
| 772 students
Rank: #3333.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 269 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
| 828 students
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Maricopa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Academy Of Arizona - Main (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Arizona - North (Closed 2010)
Charter School
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2021)
Charter School
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
Aim High Institute (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Ala Qc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Alhambra College Preparatory High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Grades: 9-10
| 133 students
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Alternative Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ambassador Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
Amerischools Academy - Camelback K-6 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Grades: K-11
| 183 students
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Grades: K-11
| 214 students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
Arizona Academy Of Science And Technology (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Arts Academy At Scottsdale (Closed 2012)
Charter School
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
Arts Academy At South Mountain (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Weinberg Gifted Academy, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maricopa County, AZ?
909 public elementary schools are located in Maricopa County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County, AZ?
Maricopa County, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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