Best High Schools in Phoenix, AZ

High schools
277
Students
253,060
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Basis Chandler

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 1146 Students

2. Basis Phoenix

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 744 Students

3. University High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

4. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students

5. Basis Peoria

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90841) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 974 Students

6. Basis Goodyear

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92734) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 290 Students

7. Arizona College Prep High School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1775 Students

8. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students

9. Jefferson Preparatory High School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Choice Academies Inc. (90138) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students

10. Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 610 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Phoenix, AZ

Middle schools
119
Students
72,152
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Arizona College Prep Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students

2. Franklin Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 269 Students

3. Cocopah Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students

4. Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy (91340) • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 51 Students

5. Newell Barney Junior High

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 241 Students

6. Desert Canyon Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

7. Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1143 Students

8. Kyrene Altadena Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 962 Students

9. Sossaman Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1043 Students

10. Santan Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Phoenix, AZ

Elementary schools
880
Students
436,685
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Phoenix, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 643 Students

2. Knox Gifted Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 672 Students

3. Weinberg Gifted Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 608 Students

4. Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (783027) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students

5. Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students

6. Candeo North Scottsdale

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 349 Students

7. Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students

8. Cherokee Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students

9. Sequoya Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

10. Freedom Traditional Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students

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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

845,907

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

C

20.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,524 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Phoenix, AZ

How many schools are in Phoenix, AZ?

Phoenix, AZ has 1,453 public schools: 277 high schools, 119 middle schools and 880 elementary schools, serving 845,907 students in total.

How do schools in Phoenix perform on state tests?

On average, 1,453 schools in Phoenix score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Phoenix meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Phoenix?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Phoenix, AZ

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Glendale, AZ

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Paradise Valley, AZ

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Scottsdale, AZ

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Tolleson, AZ

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Peoria, AZ

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Youngtown, AZ

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sun City, AZ

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Avondale, AZ

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
El Mirage, AZ

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Luke Afb, AZ

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Phoenix

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
77%
Exceeding
35%
Avg actual scores
30.7%
Avg projected
26.4%

336 of 419 schools in Phoenix carry a SchoolGrade (83 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 65B: 44C: 72D: 107F: 48

All 419 public schools we grade in Phoenix. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (419)

Private schools (59)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Phoenix (19)