Benchmark School

Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benchmark School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benchmark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Benchmark School's student population of 364 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Motto
Providing a solid foundation of knowledge through a first-class education that is individually structured to optimize each child's potential.

School Rankings

Benchmark School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benchmark School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#100 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
64%
34%
72%
40%
40-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
10%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benchmark School's ranking?
Benchmark School is ranked #100 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benchmark School?
364 students attend Benchmark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Benchmark School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Benchmark School offer ?
Benchmark School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benchmark School part of?
In what neighborhood is Benchmark School located?
Benchmark School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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