The most improved public schools in Arizona are Florence High School, New School For The Arts and Camp Verde Online.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 543
963
Avg. Improved Rank: 680
Most Improved Public Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +963
(from 1,701 to 738)
(from 1,701 to 738)
Grades: 7-12
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Rank: #22.
New School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +880
(from 1,069 to 189)
(from 1,069 to 189)
Grades: 9-12
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 252-5414
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Camp Verde Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +822
(from 1,259 to 437)
(from 1,259 to 437)
Grades: K-12
464 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +822
(from 1,259 to 437)
(from 1,259 to 437)
Grades: 9-12
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +822
(from 1,259 to 437)
(from 1,259 to 437)
Grades: 9-12
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Rank: #66.
Children Reaching For The Sky Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +819
(from 1,577 to 758)
(from 1,577 to 758)
Grades: K-5
1844 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Rank: #77.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +788
(from 1,701 to 913)
(from 1,701 to 913)
Grades: 8-12
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Rank: #88.
Buena High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +775
(from 1,094 to 319)
(from 1,094 to 319)
Grades: 7-12
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Rank: #99.
Chino Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +771
(from 1,596 to 825)
(from 1,596 to 825)
Grades: 9-12
760 E Center St
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Rank: #1010.
Nogales High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +739
(from 1,433 to 694)
(from 1,433 to 694)
Grades: 9-12
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gila Ridge High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +721
(from 1,450 to 729)
(from 1,450 to 729)
Grades: 9-12
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Coronado High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +721
(from 1,701 to 980)
(from 1,701 to 980)
Grades: 9-12
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Rank: #1313.
Innovation Tech High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +719
(from 1,259 to 540)
(from 1,259 to 540)
Grades: 9-12
3300 S Park Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6330
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6330
Rank: #1414.
Glenview College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 1,205 to 527)
(from 1,205 to 527)
Grades: 9-12
4386 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Rank: #1515.
Show Low High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +673
(from 888 to 215)
(from 888 to 215)
Grades: 3-12
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Rank: #1616.
Van Buskirk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +667
(from 1,405 to 738)
(from 1,405 to 738)
Grades: PK-5
725 E Fair St
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
Rank: #1717.
Phoenix International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +665
(from 1,701 to 1,036)
(from 1,701 to 1,036)
Grades: K-8
4310 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 842-2521
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 842-2521
Rank: #1818.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +652
(from 713 to 61)
(from 713 to 61)
Grades: 9-12
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Rank: #1919.
Camp Verde High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +640
(from 1,794 to 1,154)
(from 1,794 to 1,154)
Grades: 9-12
1326 N Montezuma Castle Hwy
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8036
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8036
Rank: #2020.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +634
(from 888 to 254)
(from 888 to 254)
Grades: 9-12
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Rank: #2121.
Flagstaff High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +633
(from 1,032 to 399)
(from 1,032 to 399)
Grades: 9-12
400 W Elm Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-8100
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-8100
Rank: #2222.
Patagonia Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +629
(from 1,057 to 428)
(from 1,057 to 428)
Grades: K-8
500 N 3rd Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Rank: #2323.
Desert Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +621
(from 940 to 319)
(from 940 to 319)
Grades: 8-12
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Rank: #2424.
Quartzsite Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +620
(from 1,057 to 437)
(from 1,057 to 437)
Grades: K-8
930 Quail Trail
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Rank: #2525.
Clawson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +616
(from 1,596 to 980)
(from 1,596 to 980)
Grades: PK-5
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Rank: #2626.
Cortez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +612
(from 1,538 to 926)
(from 1,538 to 926)
Grades: 9-12
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Rank: #2727.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +610
(from 836 to 226)
(from 836 to 226)
Grades: 9-12
4703 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Rank: #2828.
Rincon High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +605
(from 1,701 to 1,096)
(from 1,701 to 1,096)
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5600
Rank: #2929.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +569
(from 808 to 239)
(from 808 to 239)
Grades: 9-12
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Rank: #3030.
Paradise Honors High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +566
(from 786 to 220)
(from 786 to 220)
Grades: 9-12
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Rank: #3131.
Horizon High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +559
(from 658 to 99)
(from 658 to 99)
Grades: 7-12
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Rank: #3232.
Vista Grande High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +558
(from 1,567 to 1,009)
(from 1,567 to 1,009)
Grades: 9-12
1556 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-9400
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-9400
Rank: #3333.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +548
(from 1,596 to 1,048)
(from 1,596 to 1,048)
Grades: PK-4
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Rank: #3434.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +545
(from 690 to 145)
(from 690 to 145)
Grades: 9-12
2700 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Rank: #3535.
Tombstone High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +543
(from 1,456 to 913)
(from 1,456 to 913)
Grades: 9-12
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
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