Best Elementary Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

A: 29B: 18C: 33D: 104F: 43

21% of the 227 ranked elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ earn an A or B (29 A grades, 18 B, 33 C, 104 D, 43 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 161 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (71% here, 71% nationally), and 73 exceed it. On average 26% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 24% (national averages: 39% actual, 38% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Basis Phoenix Central Primary (65% against 26%, A), Basis Phoenix Primary (79% against 42%, A+), Reid Traditional Schools Valley Academy (71% against 35%, A), Khalsa Montessori Elementary School Phoenix (75% against 41%, A+), Alhambra Traditional School (60% against 32%, A-).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 57): Deer Valley Unified District (4246) (9), Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (7), Kyrene Elementary District (4267) (7), Washington Elementary School District (4260) (4).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Legacy Traditional School Phoenix (1,312 students, C+, #49), Academy Of Math And Science Desert Sky (1,294 students, C-, #72), Academy Of Math And Science Camelback (1,058 students, D, #105).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 9 are charters. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Phoenix, AZ?

Basis Phoenix Primary in Phoenix ranks first among the 227 ranked elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ with a SchoolGrade of A+, 79% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 42%.

How are elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Phoenix, AZ have?

SchoolGrade grades 252 public elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ; 227 are ranked here and 25 are listed as not ranked.