For the 2025-26 school year, there are 460 public high schools serving 305,310 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Maricopa County, AZ are Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, Arizona College Prep High School and Basis Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maricopa County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Maricopa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public high schools.
Maricopa County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is equal to the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metro Tech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maricopa County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 981 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Evit - Arizona College Prep Erie Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Gr: 7-9 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 668 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Gr: 5-12 | 1,007 student Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
University High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,072 student Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,023 student Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Evit - Higley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 461-4109
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1717.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 723 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 2,892 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Evit - Queen Creek High School
Vocational School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22149 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Evit - Saguaro High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2424.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2525.
Perry High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Evit - Campo Verde High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3870 S Quartz St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,909 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2828.
Evit - Red Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #2929.
Northwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3232.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Gr: 5-12 | 892 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3333.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Gr: 6-12 | 702 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3434.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,510 student Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Minority enrollment: 48%
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Maricopa County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Gr: 9-10 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 38%
251 North Roosevelt Ave
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 940-5200
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 55%
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-4 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 25%
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, Arizona College Prep High School and Basis Chandler.
How many public high schools are located in Maricopa County?
460 public high schools are located in Maricopa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Maricopa County include: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School vs. Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf, Canyon View High School vs. Verrado High School, Betty Fairfax High School vs. Cesar Chavez High School
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