Here are the Top 10 unified school districts in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?
DEEPER DIVE: Read all the Ranking Arizona Top 10 lists here
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Want more news like this? Get our free newsletter here
Want to buy a copy of the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona when it becomes available? Click here. Want information on advertising in the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona? Click here.
Top 10 unified school districts in Arizona
Here are the Top 10 unified school districts in Arizona, as featured in the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona:
1. Chandler Unified School District
Background: Chandler Unified School District encompasses 80 square miles, including Chandler and parts of the towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek. The district has 31 elementary schools, 4 junior high schools, 2 middle schools, 6 high schools and 1 online school. Due to outstanding educational programs offered, almost all CUSD schools have been cited for excellence by outside organizations, including the Arizona Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education. CUSD is on a journey to excellence with goals that include meaningful learning experiences for every student, ongoing community engagement, innovative organizations that are future-ready, and a culture where everyone thrives.
2. Gilbert Unified School District
3. Amphitheater Public Schools
4. Paradise Valley Unified School District
5. Maricopa Unified School District
6. Scottsdale Unified School District
7. Deer Valley Unified School District
8. Peoria Unified School District
9. Mesa Public Schools
10. Cave Creek Unified School District
Ranking Arizona: Think someone else should be on the list? To make your vote count in the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona, click here to vote.
