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Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in Arizona (2026)

Public schools in Arizona achieve an average science proficiency of 25% (2026).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in Arizona is Basis Oro Valley and Basis Phoenix, each with 85-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 63% 87% Avg. Science Proficiency: 70%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 5-12
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #33.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Rank: #44.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #55.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 6-8
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 5-12
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Bright Beginnings School #1
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-6
400 N Andersen Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1404
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Rank: #99.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 7-12
1016 N Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #1212.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-8
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Arizona Izone Institute
(Reading: 60-79%)
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Maine Consolidated School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
10 N. Spring Valley Rd.
Parks, AZ 86018
(928) 635-2115
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-12
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Rank: #1717.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-9
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
University High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Rank: #2828.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Khalsa School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-8
3701 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3611
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Kyrene Del Norte School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Rank: #3232.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: PK-8
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Sonoran Foothills School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: PK-8
32150 N North Foothills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average public schools science proficiency?
The Arizona average public schools science proficiency is 25%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in Arizona?
The best top-ranked public schools in Arizona include Basis Oro Valley, Basis Phoenix and Weinberg Gifted Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Arizona?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Arizona is Basis Oro Valley, with a value of 85-89%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Basis Oro Valley, with a value of 85-89%.

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