Best Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ has a total of 1,528 schools including 437 high schools, 279 middle schools and 697 elementary schools. A total of 794,279 students attend Maricopa County, AZ schools. On average, schools in Maricopa County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Maricopa County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ has 437 high schools with 263,978 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 Maricopa County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Maricopa County don't meet expectations.
1. Arizona College Prep High School
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Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1775 Students
2. Basis Chandler
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 1146 Students
3. Basis Phoenix
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 744 Students
4. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students
5. Basis Peoria
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90841) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 974 Students
6. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
7. Basis Goodyear
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92734) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 290 Students
8. Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 875 Students
9. University High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
10. Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
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North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ has 279 middle schools with 174,911 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 Maricopa County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Maricopa County 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. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (92327) • Charter • Grades 5 - 7 • 325 Students
7. Mountainside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
8. Kyrene Altadena Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 962 Students
9. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students
10. Stapley Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 978 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ has 697 elementary schools with 302,569 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 Maricopa County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Maricopa County, AZ has a total population of 4,420,568 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Maricopa County, AZ
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 Maricopa County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Maricopa County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Maricopa County, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Maricopa County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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