Top 10 Best Public High Schools in Arizona (2024)

The top ranked public high schools in Arizona are Basis Scottsdale, Mesa For Advanced Studies and Arizona College Prep High School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public high schools are Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Scottsdale.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Arizona is 31%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 39%.

Top Ranked Public High Schools in Arizona (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mesa For Advanced Studies
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #33.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #44.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #77.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gilbert Classical 7-12
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-12
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Rank: #1111.
University High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #1212.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #1313.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Rank: #1414.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Rank: #1515.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-12
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Rank: #1616.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Rank: #1717.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-9
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Rank: #1818.
University High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Rank: #1919.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium West
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-12
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Rank: #2323.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Rank: #2424.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Rank: #2525.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Rank: #2626.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading: 69% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
13613 N Cave Creek Rd Bldg F
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Rank: #2727.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-12
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Rank: #2828.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading: 67% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-12
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Rank: #2929.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: 1-9
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Rank: #3030.
Heritage Queen Creek
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-12
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Rank: #3131.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: 7-12
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Rank: #3232.
Vail & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading: 64% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Rank: #3333.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 67% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-12
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Rank: #3434.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading: 64% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-12
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Rank: #3535.
Basha High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading: 61% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-12
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
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