For the 2023 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 25,775 students in Scottsdale, AZ (there are 41 private schools, serving 5,870 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Scottsdale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%). Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus, Basis Scottsdale and Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Scottsdale, AZ Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 1,137 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 859 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Cochise Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Redfield Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Grayhawk Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pueblo Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Anasazi Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1414.
Copper Ridge School
Math: 61% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1515.
Cocopah Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #1616.
Laguna Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert Canyon Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1919.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(623) 979-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(623) 979-6500
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #2020.
Mountainside Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #2121.
Hohokam Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8451 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #2222.
Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: #2323.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #2424.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #2525.
Scottsdale Online Learning
Math: 38% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| 2,978 students
Rank: #2626.
Basis Goodyear Primary
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #2727.
Desert Mountain High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #2828.
Mohave Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #2929.
Sunrise Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 490 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6535 E Osborn Rd Ste 401
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pima Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #3232.
Navajo Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4525 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #3333.
Horizon High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,083 students
Rank: #3434.
Saguaro High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #3535.
Yavapai Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
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Scottsdale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
7303 East Earl Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(877) 202-0338
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(877) 202-0338
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Basis Scottsdale Primary (Closed 2015)
Charter School
12440 E. Mountain View Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bella Vista Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Casy Country Day School #1 (Closed 2010)
Charter School
7214 East Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-3190
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-3190
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Casy Country Day School #2 (Closed 2009)
Charter School
9575 East Larkspur Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 661-0401
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 661-0401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Classics And Four Arts Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7475 E Mcdowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
East Valley Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1858 E Brown Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1201 N., 85th Place - Rm 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
1201 N., 85th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Evit - Scottsdale Vocational Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
2507 N 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Foothills Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Foothills Academy Connected (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Kachina Country Day School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
9318 N. 95th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-3399
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-3399
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Peoria Horizons Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
P.o. Box 5987
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
(480) 228-2866
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
(480) 228-2866
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Salt River High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Scottsdale Horizons Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
7501 East Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Stars Prep Academy - Scottsdale, Inc. (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
6720 East Continental
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus, Basis Scottsdale and Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus. Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public schools are located in Scottsdale, AZ?
48 public schools are located in Scottsdale, AZ.
What percentage of students in Scottsdale, AZ go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Scottsdale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale, AZ?
Scottsdale, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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