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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Buckeye Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 19,799 students in Buckeye, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 97 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Buckeye, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Buckeye, AZ are Southwest Campus, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills and West-mec - Verrado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckeye, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Buckeye have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buckeye, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 872-6260
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 N Sienna Hills Pkwy
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 444-9654
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Verrado High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 S 257th Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 435-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Verrado High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4280 S 246th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6500 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-3111
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Gr: 6-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
West-mec - Youngker High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Tartesso Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29677 W Indianola Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3170 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4423
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Youngker High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19818 W Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2810
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23800 W Hadley St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8531
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Marionneaux Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24155 W Roeser Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 866-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Inca Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23601 W Durango St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Imagine Schools At Buckeye
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 250-4580
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Blue Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20070 W. Blue Horizons Pkwy. N
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Buckeye Union High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22150 W Sundance Pkwy
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Bales Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25400 W Maricopa Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 847-8503
Gr: PK-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 S 7th St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4487
Gr: PK-8 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Rainbow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19716 W Narramore Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 237-2830
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Skyview High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4290 S Miller Rd Ste 102
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-6799
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Buhsd Institute Of Online Learning
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
751 N 215th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0332
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sunset Elementary School
30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Buckeye, AZ?
How many public schools are located in Buckeye?
29 public schools are located in Buckeye.
What percentage of students in Buckeye go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Buckeye are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye?
Buckeye public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buckeye are often viewed compared to one another?

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