For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,798 students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in North Scottsdale are Desert Canyon Elementary School, Anasazi Elementary School and Redfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Desert Canyon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Desert Canyon Elementary School, Anasazi Elementary School and Redfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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