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

A: 40B: 24C: 47D: 80F: 33

29% of the 224 ranked elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ earn an A or B (40 A grades, 24 B, 47 C, 80 D, 33 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 181 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (81% here, 70% nationally), and 76 exceed it. On average 30% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 25% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Alhambra Traditional School (72% against 26%, A+), Phoenix International Academy (59% against 15%, A), Augustus H Shaw Montessori (72% against 30%, A+), Vista College Preparatory Hadley (40% against 12%, B), Vista College Prep Maryvale (36% against 10%, B-).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 56): Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (9), Deer Valley Unified District (4246) (6), Kyrene Elementary District (4267) (5), Madison Elementary District (4270) (4).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Legacy Traditional School Phoenix (1,312 students, B-, #55), Academy Of Math And Science Desert Sky (1,294 students, D+, #124), Academy Of Math And Science Camelback (1,058 students, C-, #104).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 8 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?

Desert Trails Elementary School in Phoenix ranks first among the 224 ranked elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ with a SchoolGrade of A+, 78% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 66%.

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 254 public elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ; 224 are ranked here and 30 are listed as not ranked.