Top 10 Best Scottsdale Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 24,153 students in Scottsdale, AZ (there are 46 private schools, serving 6,728 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Scottsdale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%). Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus and Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Scottsdale, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 994 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #55.
Cheyenne Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 880 students
Rank: #66.
Sequoya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #88.
Cochise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Anasazi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1010.
Evit - Saguaro High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Redfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1212.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #1313.
Basis Goodyear
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1414.
Pueblo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1616.
Saguaro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #1717.
Cocopah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(623) 979-6500
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Grayhawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #2020.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #2121.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #2222.
Copper Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2323.
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2525.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Desert Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #2727.
Laguna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2828.
Mission Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountainside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #3030.
Hohokam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8451 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #3131.
Online School Of Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 E Broadway Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(623) 688-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #3232.
Scottsdale Online Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
Rank: #3333.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6535 E Osborn Rd Ste 401
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Grades: K-6
| 177 students
Rank: #3434.
Mohave Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #3535.
Basis Goodyear Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
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Scottsdale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
7303 East Earl Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(877) 202-0338
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12440 E. Mountain View Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
7214 East Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-3190
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
9575 East Larkspur Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 661-0401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7475 E Mcdowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
1858 E Brown Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1201 N., 85th Place - Rm 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
1201 N., 85th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2507 N 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
9318 N. 95th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-3399
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
P.o. Box 5987
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
(480) 228-2866
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
7501 E Virginia Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7501 East Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
6720 East Continental
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many public schools are located in Scottsdale?
49 public schools are located in Scottsdale.
What percentage of students in Scottsdale go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Scottsdale are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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