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Top 10 Best Maricopa County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1310 public schools serving 758,992 students in Maricopa County, AZ (there are , serving 55,890 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Maricopa County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Maricopa County, AZ are University High School, Knox Gifted Academy and Arizona College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Maricopa County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arizona College Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #55.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Grades: 7-12
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Basis Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Grades: 5-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #88.
Basis Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 744 students
Rank: #99.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 820 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 410 students
Rank: #1111.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 994 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #1414.
Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Fireside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 730 students
Rank: #1616.
Neely Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 805 students
Rank: #1717.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1919.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #2020.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 768 students
Rank: #2121.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #2222.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2323.
Basis Peoria Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Grades: K-4
| 673 students
Rank: #2424.
Basis Peoria
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Grades: 5-12
| 974 students
Rank: #2525.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 692 students
Rank: #2626.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #2727.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bridges Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Grades: K-6
| 759 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Franklin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Grades: 7-8
| 269 students
Rank: #3030.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Grades: PK-8
| 875 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Desert Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Madison Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #3333.
Cheyenne Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 880 students
Rank: #3434.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #3535.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
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Maricopa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
2716 North Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 559-9224
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Grades: 9-10
| 133 students
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
1313 W Medina
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-0200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Grades: K-11
| 183 students
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Grades: K-11
| 214 students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
1810 S. Louis Street
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 506-2707
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Maricopa County, AZ include University High School, Knox Gifted Academy and Arizona College Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in Maricopa County?
1,310 public schools are located in Maricopa County.
What percentage of students in Maricopa County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Maricopa County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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