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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Arizona are Mexicayotl Charter School, Teenage Parent Program - Tapp and San Fernando Elementary 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: 647 1,498 Avg. Improved Rank: 891

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1498
(from 1,644 to 146)
Grades: K-8
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Rank: #22.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1312
(from 1,732 to 420)
Grades: 6-12
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Rank: #33.
San Fernando Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1271
(from 1,691 to 420)
Grades: K-8
One School House Road
Sasabe, AZ 85633
(520) 823-4243
Rank: #44.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1205
(from 1,665 to 460)
Grades: PK-5
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Rank: #55.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1043
(from 1,299 to 256)
Grades: K-5
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Rank: #66.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1034
(from 1,454 to 420)
Grades: K-12
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Rank: #77.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1011
(from 1,353 to 342)
Grades: PK-8
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Rank: #88.
Ash Fork Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +995
(from 1,497 to 502)
Grades: 6-8
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Rank: #99.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +980
(from 1,839 to 859)
Grades: K-8
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Rank: #1010.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +965
(from 1,687 to 722)
Grades: 5-8
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Rank: #1111.
Patagonia Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +958
(from 1,358 to 400)
Grades: K-8
500 N 3rd Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Rank: #1212.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,829 to 873)
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #1313.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +951
(from 1,683 to 732)
Grades: 6-8
101 W 44th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6280
Rank: #1414.
Ash Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +934
(from 1,506 to 572)
Grades: PK-5
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Rank: #1515.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +909
(from 1,600 to 691)
Grades: K-12
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Rank: #1616.
Mobile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +893
(from 1,384 to 491)
Grades: K-8
42798 S 99th Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-2280
Rank: #1717.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +891
(from 1,764 to 873)
Grades: PK-5
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Rank: #1818.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +879
(from 1,853 to 974)
Grades: K-12
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Rank: #1919.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +869
(from 1,566 to 697)
Grades: PK-4
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Rank: #2020.
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +830
(from 1,417 to 587)
Grades: 6-12
625 Marina Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
(928) 704-9345
Rank: #2121.
Chinle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +818
(from 1,749 to 931)
Grades: PK-6
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Rank: #2222.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +789
(from 1,777 to 988)
Grades: PK-8
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Rank: #2323.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +766
(from 1,691 to 925)
Grades: K-5
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +752
(from 975 to 223)
Grades: K-8
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +752
(from 975 to 223)
Grades: K-7
815 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 964-1381
Rank: #2626.
Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +748
(from 1,123 to 375)
Grades: PK-8
125 S 132nd St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6800
Rank: #2727.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +722
(from 1,275 to 553)
Grades: K-6
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Rank: #2828.
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +709
(from 894 to 185)
Grades: K-6
3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 988-3204
Rank: #2929.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +695
(from 1,160 to 465)
Grades: PK-6
4525 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Rank: #3030.
Skull Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +690
(from 1,384 to 694)
Grades: PK-8
3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Rank: #3131.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +682
(from 1,453 to 771)
Grades: PK-8
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Rank: #3232.
Clawson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +681
(from 1,531 to 850)
Grades: PK-5
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Rank: #3333.
Seligman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +673
(from 1,585 to 912)
Grades: PK-8
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Rank: #3434.
Patagonia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +671
(from 1,491 to 820)
Grades: PK-8
Highway 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Rank: #3535.
Camp Mohave Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +647
(from 1,262 to 615)
Grades: K-8
1797 E La Entrada Dr
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
(928) 704-3600
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