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Best Arizona Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 31,263 students in Arizona.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Arizona are Arizona College Prep Middle School, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona College Prep Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 883-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Knox Gifted Academy
(Math: 90% | Reading: 97% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 W Orchid Ln
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Gr: 5-12 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weinberg Gifted Academy
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5245 S Val Vista Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 812-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Neely Traditional Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 E Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Challenger Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 830-1750
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Del Sur Accelerated
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3908 W South Mountain Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 237-3046
Gr: PK-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
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.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Gr: K-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-8375
Gr: K-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Gr: 6-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2525.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2727.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 S Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
550 N Emmett Dr
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 883-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Imagine Rosefield
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Vistancia Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30009 N Sunrise Pt
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3232.
Pima Butte Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42202 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3333.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Lookout Mountain School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Entz Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4132 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Arizona include Arizona College Prep Middle School, Knox Gifted Academy and Basis Chandler.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Arizona?
61 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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