Public schools in Arizona achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 39% (2023-24).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona is Knox Gifted Academy with 97%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 80%
97%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 84%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Arizona (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Knox Gifted Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 97%
Grades: PK-6
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Rank: #22.
Mesa For Advanced Studies
Math: 84% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-7
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-6
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Rank: #55.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: K-4
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-4
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-5
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Rank: #1313.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-6
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Arizona College Prep High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 5-12
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 5-12
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Chandler Traditional - Independence
Math: 85% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-6
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-6
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-4
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
Math: 75% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-6
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Gilbert Classical 7-12
Math: 80% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 7-12
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
Math: 69% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-5
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Neely Traditional Academy
Math: 83% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-6
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
University High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Fireside Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-6
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Franklin Junior High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 7-8
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Sequoya Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-5
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Math: 71% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-8
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Arizona average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 39%% for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona?
The best top ranked public schools in Arizona include Knox Gifted Academy, Mesa For Advanced Studies and Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona is Mesa For Advanced Studies, with a value of 94%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Knox Gifted Academy, with a value of 97%.
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