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Best Central Scottsdale Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 Sequoya Elementary 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 34%), 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2025)

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 | 981 students Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 525 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
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 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
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 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
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 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
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 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 70%

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 Sequoya Elementary 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

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