Top 10 Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2021-22)
Public elementary schools in Arizona achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 46% (2021-22).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona is Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies with 98%.
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 4-9
6919 E. Brown Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-6
2536 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3799
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3799
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-7
2834 East Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Rank: #44.
Knox Gifted Academy
Math: 95% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: PK-6
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7000
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus
Math: 96% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
191 West Oakland
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 224-3930
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 224-3930
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
Math: 93% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 5-12
11155 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Basis Scottsdale Primary
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(520) 219-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(520) 219-6000
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
400 N. Andersen Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-7
815 N. Gilbert Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
Math: 95% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S. Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 93% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N. 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-4
1800 E. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(520) 219-6000
Chandler, AZ 85225
(520) 219-6000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 5-12
11850 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: K-6
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 5-12
25950 North Lake Pleasant Park
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-6
1405 W. Lake Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
Math: 86% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-5
1122 E Liberty Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-1000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-1000
Rank: #1818.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
1315 North Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Charter School
Math: 95% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: K-5
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(520) 219-6000
Chandler, AZ 85248
(520) 219-6000
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-6
4949 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Neely Traditional Academy
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-6
321 W. Juniper Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-3300
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-3300
Rank: #2222.
Basis Peoria Primary
Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: K-4
25950 North Lake Pleasant Park
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bridges Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: K-6
5205 S. Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-7000
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-7000
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Horizon Honors Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: K-6
16233 South 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3100
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 4-8
4530 E. Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 466-1153
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 466-1153
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Haven Montessori Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
621 W. Clay Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 3-12
1700 N. Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 3-12
5010 S. Eastmark Parkway
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E. River Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Fireside Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-6
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4700
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
(1)
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-12
7496 East Tierra Buena Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-6
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-6
6320 N. 82nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-6100
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Self Development Charter School
Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-8
1709 N Greenfield
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Sequoya Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-5
11808 N. 64th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-6100
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