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Best Scottsdale Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 public elementary schools serving 17,671 students in Scottsdale, AZ. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7214 E Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1099
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Sequoya Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Desert Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Arizona Language Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6140 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-1595
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Anasazi Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12121 N 124th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Cocopah Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Laguna Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Mission Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
Desert Canyon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Gr: 5-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Basis Goodyear Primary
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Mountainside Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11256 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Hohokam Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8451 E Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4525 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
Mohave Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8330 E Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6535 E Osborn Rd Ste 401
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 488-9362
Gr: K-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Scottsdale Online Learning
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3333.
Echo Canyon K-8
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4330 N 62nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 484-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3434.
Champion San Tan
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1846 E Bella Vista Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 765-2223
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3535.
Noah Webster Schools-pima
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5399 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus. Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scottsdale?
40 public elementary schools are located in Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Scottsdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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