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Top 100 traditional public schools in Arizona (2025)

District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 100 schools shown.

  1. 1
    89
    Desert Canyon ElementaryScottsdale · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 453 students
  2. 2
    88
    Peoria Traditional SchoolSun City · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 380 students
  3. 3
    88
    Ocotillo Ridge ElementaryVail · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 723 students
  4. 4
    88
    Mary C O'Brien Elementary SchoolCasa Grande · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 123 students
  5. 5
    86
    Desert Trails Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 590 students
  6. 6
    86
    Laguna Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 369 students
  7. 7
    85
    Arizona College Prep Middle SchoolChandler · Public Middle96% Math proficiency · 907 students
  8. 8
    85
    Neely Traditional AcademyGilbert · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 805 students
  9. 9
    85
    Redfield Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 420 students
  10. 10
    84
    Fruchthendler Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 327 students
  11. 11
    84
    Sequoya Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 575 students
  12. 12
    84
    Anasazi ElementaryScottsdale · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 423 students
  13. 13
    84
    Fireside Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 693 students
  14. 14
    84
    Phoenix Union Bioscience High SchoolPhoenix · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 390 students
  15. 15
    83
    Franklin Junior High SchoolMesa · Public Middle89% Math proficiency · 288 students
  16. 16
    83
    Knox Gifted AcademyChandler · Public Elementary95% Math proficiency · 653 students
  17. 17
    83
    Bridges Elementary SchoolGilbert · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 770 students
  18. 18
    83
    Sunrise Drive Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 469 students
  19. 19
    83
    Kyrene de la Sierra SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 518 students
  20. 20
    82
    Cochise Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 617 students
  21. 21
    82
    Copper Canyon Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 446 students
  22. 22
    82
    Pueblo Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 454 students
  23. 23
    82
    Kyrene Monte Vista SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 484 students
  24. 24
    82
    Power Ranch ElementaryGilbert · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 509 students
  25. 25
    82
    Chandler Traditional Academy - IndependenceSun Lakes · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 796 students
  26. 26
    82
    Las Sendas Elementary SchoolMesa · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 645 students
  27. 27
    81
    Horseshoe Trails Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 424 students
  28. 28
    81
    Lone Mountain Elementary SchoolCave Creek · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 376 students
  29. 29
    81
    Santan ElementaryChandler · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 548 students
  30. 30
    81
    University High SchoolTucson · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 982 students
  31. 31
    81
    Mountainside High SchoolWittmann · Public High– · 378 students
  32. 32
    80
    Hopi Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 674 students
  33. 33
    80
    Kyrene de los Cerritos SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 395 students
  34. 34
    80
    Mesquite Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 640 students
  35. 35
    80
    Winifred Harelson Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 407 students
  36. 36
    80
    Vista del Sur AcceleratedLaveen · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 893 students
  37. 37
    80
    Arizona College Prep High SchoolChandler · Public High95% Math proficiency · 2,271 students
  38. 38
    80
    Audrey & Robert Ryan ElementaryChandler · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 523 students
  39. 39
    80
    University High SchoolTolleson · Public High92% Math proficiency · 416 students
  40. 40
    79
    Alhambra Traditional SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 733 students
  41. 41
    79
    The Innovation AcademyOro Valley · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 415 students
  42. 42
    79
    Canyon View Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 394 students
  43. 43
    79
    Cherokee Elementary SchoolParadise Valley · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 690 students
  44. 44
    79
    Benson High SchoolBenson · Public High75% Math proficiency · 402 students
  45. 45
    79
    Chandler Traditional Academy-FreedomGilbert · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 551 students
  46. 46
    79
    Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12Gilbert · Public High88% Math proficiency · 572 students
  47. 47
    79
    Abia Judd Elementary SchoolPrescott · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 471 students
  48. 48
    79
    Carol Rae Ranch ElementaryGilbert · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 561 students
  49. 49
    79
    Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 421 students
  50. 50
    79
    Esmond Station SchoolTucson · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 741 students
  51. 51
    79
    Senita Valley Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 709 students
  52. 52
    78
    Cheyenne Traditional SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 953 students
  53. 53
    78
    Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall CampusMesa · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 889 students
  54. 54
    78
    Painted Sky Elementary SchoolOro Valley · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 416 students
  55. 55
    78
    Legend Springs ElementaryGlendale · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 685 students
  56. 56
    78
    Pioneer Elementary SchoolGilbert · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 310 students
  57. 57
    78
    Kyrene del Cielo SchoolChandler · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 655 students
  58. 58
    78
    Charles W Sechrist Elementary SchoolFlagstaff · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 413 students
  59. 59
    78
    Ash Fork Elementary SchoolAsh Fork · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 124 students
  60. 60
    78
    Kyrene de la Mirada SchoolChandler · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 583 students
  61. 61
    78
    Copper Ridge ElementaryCorona de Tucson · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 366 students
  62. 62
    78
    Lake View Elementary PrimaryPage · Public Elementary– · 432 students
  63. 63
    78
    Wildfire Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 394 students
  64. 64
    78
    Mogollon High SchoolHeber · Public High75% Math proficiency · 159 students
  65. 65
    78
    Madison Traditional AcademyPhoenix · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 760 students
  66. 66
    77
    Highland Park ElementaryGilbert · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 787 students
  67. 67
    77
    North Ranch Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 535 students
  68. 68
    76
    Cortina ElementaryQueen Creek · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 629 students
  69. 69
    76
    Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary– · 284 students
  70. 70
    76
    Sonoran Foothills SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 921 students
  71. 71
    76
    Grayhawk Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 408 students
  72. 72
    76
    Coronado Elementary SchoolGilbert · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 536 students
  73. 73
    76
    Franklin Accelerated Academy - East CampusMesa · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 518 students
  74. 74
    76
    Madison Heights Elementary SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 630 students
  75. 75
    76
    Sycamore Elementary SchoolCorona de Tucson · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 640 students
  76. 76
    76
    Manzanita SchoolTucson · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 579 students
  77. 77
    76
    Fountain Hills High SchoolFountain Hills · Public High77% Math proficiency · 347 students
  78. 78
    76
    MacArthur Elementary SchoolMesa · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 545 students
  79. 79
    76
    Sonoma Ranch Elementary SchoolGilbert · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 466 students
  80. 80
    76
    Quartz Hill ElementaryGilbert · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 469 students
  81. 81
    76
    Pima High SchoolPima · Public High75% Math proficiency · 335 students
  82. 82
    76
    Greenfield Elementary SchoolGilbert · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 919 students
  83. 83
    75
    Las Brisas Elementary SchoolGlendale · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 480 students
  84. 84
    75
    Ashland ElementaryGilbert · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 741 students
  85. 85
    75
    McDowell Mountain Elementary SchoolFountain Hls · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 382 students
  86. 86
    75
    Ash Fork High SchoolAsh Fork · Public High75% Math proficiency · 103 students
  87. 87
    75
    Copper Ridge SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 554 students
  88. 88
    75
    Hale Elementary SchoolMesa · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 477 students
  89. 89
    75
    Desert Canyon Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 423 students
  90. 90
    75
    Franklin Police and Fire High SchoolPhoenix · Public High82% Math proficiency · 313 students
  91. 91
    75
    Hermosa Vista Elementary SchoolMesa · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 662 students
  92. 92
    75
    Liberty Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 421 students
  93. 93
    75
    Ward Traditional AcademyTempe · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 404 students
  94. 94
    74
    Sierra Verde STEAM AcademyGlendale · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 932 students
  95. 95
    74
    Sandpiper Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 429 students
  96. 96
    74
    Copper Creek Elementary SchoolTucson · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 283 students
  97. 97
    74
    Sonoran Sky Elementary SchoolScottsdale · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 567 students
  98. 98
    74
    Stetson Hills SchoolPhoenix · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 887 students
  99. 99
    74
    C I Waggoner SchoolTempe · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 417 students
  100. 100
    74
    Desert Willow Elementary SchoolCave Creek · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 338 students

Desert Canyon Elementary in Scottsdale leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Arizona with a Success Index (US) of 88.8. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are public.

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What is the best public school in Arizona?

Desert Canyon Elementary in Scottsdale ranks first among traditional public schools in Arizona with a Success Index (US) of 88.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 453).

How are traditional public schools in Arizona ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

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