The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a school district which have placed in the top 5% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 33%
33%
Avg. Statewide: 33%
Top Ranked School Districts in Arizona (2025-26)
School District
% of Schools in
Top 5% Statewide
Top 5% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
33%
(10 out of 30)
(10 out of 30)
- Cherokee Elementary School
Rank: #50 of 1,921 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%) - Cheyenne Traditional School
Rank: #70 of 1,921 (Top 5%)
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%) - Sequoya Elementary School
Rank: #115 of 1,921 (Top 5%)
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Scottsdale Unified District (4240) (AZ) Schools
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