Best Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ has a total of 115 schools including 32 high schools, 19 middle schools and 55 elementary schools. A total of 55,268 students attend Scottsdale, AZ schools. On average, schools in Scottsdale score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Scottsdale exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ has 32 high schools with 22,091 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 Scottsdale score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Scottsdale underperform expectations.
1. Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 875 Students
2. Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep
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Cicero Preparatory Academy (92316) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 502 Students
3. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
4. Desert Mountain High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
5. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
6. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
7. Saguaro High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
8. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
9. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
10. Fountain Hills High School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ has 19 middle schools with 10,255 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 Scottsdale score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Scottsdale meet expectations.
1. Franklin Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Cocopah Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
3. Desert Canyon Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
4. Mountainside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
5. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students
6. Stapley Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 978 Students
7. Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
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The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy (91340) • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 51 Students
8. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
9. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
10. Ingleside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ has 55 elementary schools with 21,683 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 Scottsdale score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Scottsdale greatly exceed expectations.
1. Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 534 Students
2. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students
3. Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (783027) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
4. Sequoya Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
5. Cheyenne Traditional School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 880 Students
6. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students
7. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
8. Sonoran Sky Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students
9. Cochise Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
10. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
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Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 1059 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scottsdale, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scottsdale, AZ has a total population of 293,788 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scottsdale, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scottsdale, AZ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Scottsdale, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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