Best Schools in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ has a total of 1,677 schools including 485 high schools, 306 middle schools and 753 elementary schools. A total of 853,975 students attend Phoenix, AZ schools. On average, schools in Phoenix score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Phoenix meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ has 485 high schools with 280,052 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 Phoenix score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ has 306 middle schools with 188,060 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 Phoenix score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ has 753 elementary schools with 326,156 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 4,845,832 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Phoenix, AZ.
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 Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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