For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,070 students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Central Scottsdale are Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Desert Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 994 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 900-1858
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Cocopah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Mission Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
Mountainside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Champion San Tan
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1846 E Bella Vista Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Desert Mountain High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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