For the 2026-27 school year, there are 897 public elementary schools serving 502,368 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler. 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 38% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maricopa County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Gr: K-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Gr: K-4 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1099
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1099
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
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
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2626.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Gr: PK-6 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Gr: K-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3232.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3333.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Maricopa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Gr: K-8
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Gr: 9-10 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 (Closed)
Charter School
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Arizona Collegiate High School (Closed)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3161 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Arizona Montessori Charter School - Glendale (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Arizona Montessori Charter Schools-chandler (Closed 2006)
Charter School
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-4 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 25%
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
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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 Arizona College Prep Middle School, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maricopa County?
902 public elementary schools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Maricopa County include: Concordia Charter School vs. Step Up School, Desert Horizon Elementary School vs. Pendergast Elementary School, Step Up School vs. Concordia Charter School
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