Best Schools in Arizona
Arizona has a total of 2,925 schools including 916 high schools, 515 middle schools and 1,257 elementary schools. A total of 1,212,293 students attend Arizona schools. On average, schools in Arizona score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Arizona meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Arizona
Arizona has 916 high schools with 397,209 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Arizona score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Arizona don't meet expectations.
1. University High School
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Tucson Unified District (4403) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1060 Students
2. Arizona College Prep High School
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1775 Students
3. Basis Oro Valley
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90508) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 565 Students
4. Basis Chandler
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 1146 Students
5. Basis Phoenix
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 744 Students
6. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students
7. Basis Peoria
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90841) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 974 Students
8. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
9. Basis Tucson North
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91309) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 801 Students
10. Basis Goodyear
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92734) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 290 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arizona
Arizona has 515 middle schools with 260,691 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Arizona score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Arizona meet expectations.
1. Arizona College Prep Middle School
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
2. Franklin Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Cocopah Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
4. Sossaman Middle School
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1043 Students
5. Desert Canyon Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
6. St Johns Middle School
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St Johns Unified District (4153) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 340 Students
7. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (92327) • Charter • Grades 5 - 7 • 325 Students
8. Snowflake Intermediate School
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Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 411 Students
9. Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
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Washington District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 810 Students
10. Mountainside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arizona
Arizona has 1,257 elementary schools with 484,305 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Arizona score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Arizona exceed expectations.
1. Knox Gifted Academy
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 672 Students
2. Weinberg Gifted Academy
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 608 Students
3. Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 534 Students
4. Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
5. Cherokee Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
6. Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 820 Students
7. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students
8. Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (783027) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
9. Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 643 Students
10. Neely Traditional Academy
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arizona
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arizona has a total population of 7,151,502 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arizona
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arizona.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arizona.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arizona.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Arizona Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Arizona
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