2023 Best Public Schools in Desert View

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  114 reviews

Parent: The faculty, staff, volunteers, boosters, teachers, and students all are there to improve the world. The numerous clubs, from Amnesty International, Model UN, Medical Leader Club, Public Speaking Club, and the 50+ clubs for students to join, are a huge asset for building future leaders through learning first hand. They also offer many sports, arts, music programs. They have taken the best learning techniques from Europe, Asia, Canada, and the United States and brought their own techniques to life with a low teacher to student ratio. Having teachers, that are accomplished as educators and having worked in specialized fields outside of the classroom, brings a wealth of knowledge for the students. BASIS Scottsdale is rewriting what education should be. If more schools followed their path, the world would be a much more intelligent and caring place. I feel lucky to be able to have my son receive such an amazing WORLD CLASS EDUCATION!... Read 114 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,137

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  74 reviews

Senior: I’ve been a student at BASIS Phoenix since 5th grade, and I honestly love it! Subject Expert teachers, specifically ones dubbed “veteran teachers” who have been on campus since it’s opening in 2012, give in their all to their students and always persevere through the rough days like Friday’s before seasonal breaks. Everyone just wants the best for each other, especially since everyone grew up together. BASIS not only teaches you simple soft skills, like time management and teamwork, but also a sense of community that is hard to find outside of colleges.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 769

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-6

• grade A+

• Students 189

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  77 reviews

Alum: I loved the teachers and their willingness to always help the students. As a student myself, I always felt nervous asking for help but after the first few times I realized that the teachers were willing to give me whatever I needed if I just went to them. I would like see a little more school event take place, such as coffee house, and more opportunities to express school spirit! I understand that we are a charter school, and we have strict rules, but the students still want to express school spirit! I also wished the college counselors were more involved in helping the students. They held many workshops but the material they covered was stuff I could’ve found online.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-4

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Great school. My daughter started kindergarten there and in 4 months can read a book from not being able to read a word before going there. This is a school which requires parent’s involvement if you want to get the best result. For busy parents this is not the school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Works Here: This is the best school I have ever worked at. The atmosphere is so positive and students are excited to learn. Admin is always ready to help and support you when needed. This is an amazing place to work and a great place to give your child a high quality education!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: I have a Preschooler and a Kindergartner at Valley Academy. The preschool program prepared both of my kids for kindergarten very well. They were both reading small words by the beginning on kinder and fluently by winter break. The teachers are very responsive and kept me informed with my child’s progress.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 748

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 833

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-6

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A+

• Students 434

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4.6 out of 5  10 reviews

Parent: This school has been incredible for our children! The small class sizes allow the teachers to be able to focus on individual needs and provide an education I haven't seen elsewhere. The teachers actually care about their students and put an unbelievable amount of effort into their curriculum. We have been so impressed with everything our children have learned in this environment. The students are respectful of each other, the staff and they are very comfortable being themselves here. Love this place!... Read 10 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 154

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 1,081

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My older son is thriving in the environment of learning to your ability and his teachers are amazing. My younger son is in kindergarten and is learning the ropes with gentle guidence. They care, they help, they communicate....i can't say enough.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Glendale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Academics are great, teachers really seem to care for their students and their progress. I would like to see more implementation of the driveline rules to be applied to parents who don't follow them.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 1,192

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Peoria, AZ•

• Public School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.37 out of 5  75 reviews

Alum: I liked that the graduating class was small. It was like extremely small like 50 people small. I think I would have been bullied or simply have anxiety attacks all of the time at a normal public school. Every student in my class was in my grade which is convenient for befriending people in your graduating class. Though, I would like to see change in the amount of whitewashing there is. They sort of avoid the whole Black rights movement thing while addressing similar problems in the PAST history of the United States.... Read 75 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 603

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Peoria, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Works Here: Archway Glendale is an excellent school! Academics are rigorous, but students love to learn and teachers love to teach!... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 562

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A+

• Students 628

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Scottsdale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: What a cool school. They have sustainable systems, gardening, highly-trained staff. The middle schoolers go on these amazing trips called immersions and they travel all over. The elementary kids even go to China.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 159

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A+

• Students 494

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 4-8

• grade A+

• Students 49

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.01 out of 5  77 reviews

Parent: Anthem Prep is great for many reasons....class size, leading to individual attention. The structure of the teaching including the classic model/socratic learning is refreshing in this day. They really focus on education, ..all the other distractions are kept at bay. Keeps kids focused on what they are there for...getting an education!... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,022

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Back to basic education. Highly focused on math and Spaulding language arts, yet kids still get art, music, PE, computers and foreign language. Teachers and staff are amazing! Parental involvement is awesome.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.47 out of 5  80 reviews

Parent: I've been so impressed with Madison Highland Prep. My child has been attending classes here since the beginning of the school year and I have seen such a positive change in their attitude towards school and learning. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help. They make learning fun and engaging with hands-on activities and projects. The curriculum is challenging yet accessible for all students. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs that my child loves. We are so happy we chose Madison Highland Prep!... Read 80 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 460

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Phoenix, AZ•

• Public School•

• 5-12

• •
  Rating 3.83 out of 5  187 reviews

Senior: I love the community that this school offers, and continues to offer. I started to attend my school when I was a freshmen in highschool and automatically felt connected with everyone including teachers. Each year, leading up to my graduation I saw and felt the community continuing to grow and provide support for students across many different backgrounds and offering classes for different arts and media. As I got to know my peers and connect with my teachers, I too started to get to know about jyself which I know is a key part of growing up in highschool. I mean this with honesty, I strongly feel I would not be where I am today if it were not for my friends and school! I am so thankful and grateful for the wonderful opportunities they have provided me and for the other students. Here, they allow students voices to be heard, and take action where action needs to be taken!... Read 187 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 839

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Paradise Valley, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Our daughter started 2nd grade at Montessori Academy this year and our experience so far has been extremely positive. The teachers, staff, and administration have all been wonderful and the school has done a great job of navigating the COVID pandemic safely and responsibly so that students could be in class in person. We can see our daughter developing a true love of learning and degree of curiously that will last a lifetime. She simply loves going to school every day. Her teachers are dedicated, kind, and very supportive. Additionally, the school’s administration is responsive, effective, and engaging.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 148

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Glendale, AZ•

• Public School•

• K-6

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  6 reviews

Works Here: Great school that builds a great foundation for helping its students reach individual goals and set new ones for the future! This school focuses on differentiating to meet the needs of all students. All teachers here put the students first and go above and beyond to make learning hands on and fun in all grades.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 459

• Student-teacher ratio —