The most improved public schools in Arizona are Mexicayotl Charter School, Genesis Academy and Tucson Preparatory School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 869
1,498
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,044
Most Improved Public Schools in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1498
(from 1,644 to 146)
(from 1,644 to 146)
Grades: K-8
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Rank: #22.
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1432
(from 1,852 to 420)
(from 1,852 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
525 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 254-8090
Rank: #33.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1376
(from 1,796 to 420)
(from 1,796 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1312
(from 1,732 to 420)
(from 1,732 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1312
(from 1,732 to 420)
(from 1,732 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
2510 N Trekell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 423-2380
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 423-2380
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1312
(from 1,732 to 420)
(from 1,732 to 420)
Grades: 6-12
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Rank: #77.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1271
(from 1,691 to 420)
(from 1,691 to 420)
Grades: K-8
One School House Road
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Rank: #88.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1205
(from 1,665 to 460)
(from 1,665 to 460)
Grades: PK-5
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Rank: #99.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1140
(from 1,560 to 420)
(from 1,560 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1043
(from 1,299 to 256)
(from 1,299 to 256)
Grades: K-5
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1034
(from 1,454 to 420)
(from 1,454 to 420)
Grades: K-12
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Youth Works Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1034
(from 1,454 to 420)
(from 1,454 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
1915 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520) 495-4113
Rank: #1313.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1011
(from 1,353 to 342)
(from 1,353 to 342)
Grades: PK-8
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Rank: #1414.
Ash Fork Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +995
(from 1,497 to 502)
(from 1,497 to 502)
Grades: 6-8
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Rank: #1515.
Telesis Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +984
(from 1,384 to 400)
(from 1,384 to 400)
Grades: 9-12
2598 Starlite Ln
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-8661
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +980
(from 1,839 to 859)
(from 1,839 to 859)
Grades: K-8
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Rank: #1717.
Intelli-school - Metro Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +966
(from 1,839 to 873)
(from 1,839 to 873)
Grades: 9-12
3327 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Rank: #1818.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +965
(from 1,687 to 722)
(from 1,687 to 722)
Grades: 5-8
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Rank: #1919.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +964
(from 1,384 to 420)
(from 1,384 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Rank: #2020.
Patagonia Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +958
(from 1,358 to 400)
(from 1,358 to 400)
Grades: K-8
500 N 3rd Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,829 to 873)
(from 1,829 to 873)
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,829 to 873)
(from 1,829 to 873)
Grades: 9-12
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center For Education (Voice)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,829 to 873)
(from 1,829 to 873)
Grades: 9-12
3740 N Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4500
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4500
Rank: #2424.
Technical Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +954
(from 1,827 to 873)
(from 1,827 to 873)
Grades: 9-12
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Rank: #2525.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +951
(from 1,683 to 732)
(from 1,683 to 732)
Grades: 6-8
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Rank: #2626.
Ash Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +934
(from 1,506 to 572)
(from 1,506 to 572)
Grades: PK-5
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Rank: #2727.
Ash Fork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +925
(from 1,691 to 766)
(from 1,691 to 766)
Grades: 9-12
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Rank: #2828.
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +923
(from 1,796 to 873)
(from 1,796 to 873)
Grades: 9-12
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Rank: #2929.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +909
(from 1,600 to 691)
(from 1,600 to 691)
Grades: K-12
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Rank: #3030.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +893
(from 1,384 to 491)
(from 1,384 to 491)
Grades: K-8
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Rank: #3131.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +891
(from 1,764 to 873)
(from 1,764 to 873)
Grades: PK-5
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +879
(from 1,299 to 420)
(from 1,299 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +879
(from 1,299 to 420)
(from 1,299 to 420)
Grades: 9-12
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +879
(from 1,853 to 974)
(from 1,853 to 974)
Grades: K-12
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Rank: #3535.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +869
(from 1,566 to 697)
(from 1,566 to 697)
Grades: PK-4
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Show 100 more public schools in AZ (out of 1,877 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
