Identifying the best high schools in Metro Phoenix highlights institutions that excel in academic performance, college readiness, student support and extracurricular opportunities. Recognizing these schools helps families make informed decisions, celebrates dedicated educators and showcases campuses preparing students with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in higher education and future careers.
Niche’s Best High Schools rankings are based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users. Read more about where Niche Grades come from and how Niche calculates rankings.
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Best public high schools in Metro Phoenix
Here are the 10 best public high schools in Metro Phoenix, based on Niche’s Best High Schools rankings:
1. BASIS Scottsdale
About: BASIS Scottsdale is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 981
2. BASIS Ahwatukee
About: BASIS Ahwatukee is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 4–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 668
3. BASIS Phoenix
About: BASIS Phoenix is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 6–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 781
4. BASIS Mesa
About: BASIS Mesa is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 867
5. BASIS Peoria
About: BASIS Peoria is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 1,007
6. BASIS Chandler
About: BASIS Chandler is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 1,166
7. Tempe Preparatory Academy
About: Tempe Preparatory Academy is a top rated, public, charter school and has 440 students in grades 6-12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 440
8. Arizona College Prep High School
About: Arizona College Prep High School is a top rated, public schooland has 2,024 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 2,024
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
9. Great Hearts Academies – Chandler Preparatory Academy
About: Chandler Preparatory Academy is a state-chartered public school dedicated to providing a comprehensive liberal arts education.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 766
10. BASIS Goodyear
About: BASIS Goodyear is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 6–12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 331
Best private high schools in Metro Phoenix
Here are the 10 best private high schools in Metro Phoenix, based on Niche’s Best High Schools rankings:
1. Phoenix Country Day School
About: Phoenix Country Day School is a top rated, private school located in Paradise Valley and has 769 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 769
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
2. Brophy College Preparatory
About: Brophy College Preparatory is a top rated, private, all-boys, Catholic school and has 1,407 students in grades 6-12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 1,407
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3. Bella Vista College Preparatory School
About: Bella Vista College Prep is a forward-thinking private school that blends rigorous academics with real-world experience.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 87
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
4. Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep
About: Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep is a top rated, private, Muslim school and has 469 students in grades PK and K-12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 469
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
5. Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
About: Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy is a top rated, private school and has 103 students in grades 5-12.
Overall Niche grade: A+
Students: 103
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
