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Best Phoenix Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 479 public schools serving 228,127 students in Phoenix, AZ (there are 101 private schools, serving 21,217 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Phoenix, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Fireside Elementary School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Hopi Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5110 E Lafayette Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2828.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14620 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3434.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aa&e Chandler Gilbert Community College Site High School (Closed 2023)
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Aa&e Mesa Community College Site High School (Closed 2007)
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Aaec Mesa Community College Site High School (Closed 2007)
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Academy Of Arizona - Main (Closed 2011)
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
Academy Of Arizona - North (Closed 2010)
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Gr: K-8
Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Day & Night School (Closed 2009)
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Gr: 7-8
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
Adjc-sunrise Mountain (Closed 2005)
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
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
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Aire Libre Elementary School (Closed 2020)
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Alfred F Garcia School (Closed 2020)
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Alhambra College Preparatory High School (Closed 2012)
3802 West Maryland
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
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Ambassador Academy (Closed 2018)
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Amerischools Academy - Camelback K-6 (Closed 2023)
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Amerischools Children's Academy - Phoenix (Closed 2005)
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Andalucia Middle School (Closed 2020)
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Ann Ott School (Closed 2007)
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Arizona Academy Of Science And Technology (Closed 2020)
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Arizona K-8 Online Academy (Closed 2023)
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Arts Academy At South Mountain (Closed 2012)
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Ascending Roots Scholastic & Athletic Premise (Closed 2010)
7310 North 27th Ave
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
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Douglas/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Safford/ft. Grant/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc-phoenix/globe (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Atkinson Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2007)
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Gr: 6 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Augustus H Shaw Junior School (Closed 2017)
123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Gr: PK-8
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Gr: 5-12
Brooks Academy (Closed 2014)
3146 East Wier Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Gr: K-8
C.i. Wilson Academy (Closed 2005)
2033 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Minority enrollment: 96%
C.i.w.a. Middle School (Closed 2005)
2019 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 305-7700
Gr: 7-8 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Fireside Elementary School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler.
How many public schools are located in Phoenix?
481 public schools are located in Phoenix.
What percentage of students in Phoenix go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Phoenix are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?

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