The top ranked public schools in Arizona are University High School, University High School and Arizona College Prep High School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Cave Creek.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Arizona is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arizona College Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Rank: #55.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Rank: #66.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #77.
Basis Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #88.
Basis Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #99.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #1111.
Basis Oro Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #1212.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Rank: #1515.
Fireside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Rank: #1616.
Neely Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Rank: #1717.
Basis Chandler Primary - North Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
1800 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 798-6447
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Rank: #1919.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Rank: #2020.
Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600
Rank: #2121.
Basis Oro Valley Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 812-5900
Rank: #2222.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1798
Rank: #2323.
Basis Chandler Primary- South Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
204 W. Chandler Heights Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 494-2200
Rank: #2424.
Basis Peoria Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 251-1504
Rank: #2525.
Basis Peoria
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-12
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #2626.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #2727.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Rank: #2828.
Senita Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Rank: #2929.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bridges Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
5205 S Soboba St
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 279-8700
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Franklin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Rank: #3232.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Desert Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Madison Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Rank: #3535.
Cheyenne Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
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