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Best Phoenix Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 337 public elementary schools serving 163,085 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Fireside Elementary School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23276 N 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4710
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Kyrene Monte Vista School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15221 S Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Kyrene De La Sierra School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Hopi Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5110 E Lafayette Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-2000
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Stetson Hills School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25475 N Stetson Hills Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85083
(623) 445-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14620 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 541-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3232.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Cicero
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1790
Gr: K-7 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Fireside Elementary School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phoenix?
338 public elementary schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?

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