We are proud to announce that BASIS Charter Schools were ranked #1 in Arizona by Niche! The new 2025 Niche Best Schools rankings recognized BASIS Scottsdale as the #1 Best Public High School in Arizona and BASIS Mesa as the #1 Best Public Elementary School in Arizona.
Niche ranks schools by gathering data from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Department of Education, reviews from current and former students and families, and student- and parent-submitted surveys. Their K–12 rankings aim to give parents a comprehensive view of schools in their neighborhood.
Here’s a detailed look at how our Arizona charter schools were ranked this year!
11 of the Top 20 Best Public High Schools in Arizona
BASIS represents 8 of the top 10 Best Public High Schools in Arizona, and 11 of the top 20. A total of 453 Arizona public high schools were ranked by Niche.
- #1 BASIS Scottsdale
- #2 BASIS Mesa
- #3 BASIS Tucson North
- #4 BASIS Phoenix
- #5 BASIS Ahwatukee
- #6 BASIS Oro Valley
- #7 BASIS Chandler
- #9 BASIS Peoria
- #13 BASIS Flagstaff
- #15 BASIS Goodyear
- #19 BASIS Prescott
11 of the Top 20 Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona
BASIS Charter Schools also ranked exceptionally well in the Best Public Middle Schools in Arizona category. Our network has 8 of the top 10 schools and 11 of the top 20 schools. A total of 827 Arizona public middle schools were ranked by Niche.
You might notice that our middle school rankings are very close to our high school rankings, and there’s a reason for that! The BASIS Charter Schools network does not have any standalone middle schools. Instead, we have K–12 schools or combined middle school and high schools that serve grades 5–12 or 6–12.
- #1 BASIS Scottsdale
- #2 BASIS Mesa
- #3 BASIS Tucson North
- #4 BASIS Phoenix
- #5 BASIS Ahwatukee
- #6 BASIS Oro Valley
- #7 BASIS Chandler
- #8 BASIS Peoria
- #11 BASIS Flagstaff
- #14 BASIS Goodyear
- #16 BASIS Prescott
8 of the Top 20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Arizona
BASIS Charter Schools make up 5 of the top 10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Arizona, and 8 of the top 20. A total of 1,219 Arizona public elementary schools were ranked by Niche.
- #1 BASIS Mesa
- #4 BASIS Flagstaff
- #5 BASIS Chandler Primary North
- #9 BASIS Scottsdale Primary West
- #10 BASIS Scottsdale Primary East
- #13 BASIS Oro Valley Primary
- #15 BASIS Peoria Primary
- #16 BASIS Phoenix Primary
BASIS Charter Schools Earned #1 Rankings Across Arizona
The BASIS Charter Schools network has more than 20 campuses across Arizona. Whether you live in Tucson, Phoenix, or Northern Arizona, an award-winning school is within reach! Here are a few #1 rankings that our schools earned within their metro area or county.
- BASIS Scottsdale – #1 Best Public High School in Phoenix Area, #1 Best Public Middle School in Phoenix Area
- BASIS Mesa – #1 Best Public Elementary School in Phoenix Area
- BASIS Tucson North – #1 Best Public High School in Tucson Area, #1 Best Public Middle School in Tucson Area
- BASIS Oro Valley Primary – #1 Best Public Elementary School in Tucson Area
- BASIS Flagstaff – #1 Best Public Elementary School in Coconino County, #1 Best Public Middle School in Coconino County, #1 Best Public High School in Coconino County
- BASIS Prescott – #1 Best Public Elementary School in Yavapai County, #1 Best Public Middle School in Yavapai County, #1 Best Public High School in Yavapai County
How Did Arizona BASIS Charter Schools Stack Up Against National Rankings?
Not only did our schools receive excellent rankings in Arizona—they also performed well in Niche’s national rankings!
Best Public High Schools in America
Seven BASIS high schools in Arizona ranked within the top 100 in Niche’s Best Public High Schools in America category. A total of 20,733 high schools were ranked, so placing in the top 100 is an incredible accomplishment!
- #25 BASIS Scottsdale
- #29 BASIS Mesa
- #36 BASIS Tucson North
- #41 BASIS Phoenix
- #42 BASIS Ahwatukee
- #55 BASIS Oro Valley
- #84 BASIS Chandler
Best Public Elementary Schools in America
Additionally, BASIS had eight primary schools ranked within the top 100 in Niche’s Best Public Elementary Schools in America category, with BASIS Mesa landing at #3 nationally. A staggering 51,667 public elementary schools were ranked nationwide.
- #3 BASIS Mesa
- #16 BASIS Flagstaff
- #20 BASIS Chandler Primary North
- #32 BASIS Scottsdale Primary West
- #36 BASIS Scottsdale Primary East
- #47 BASIS Oro Valley Primary
- #51 BASIS Peoria Primary
- #59 BASIS Phoenix Primary
These impressive rankings would not be possible without the dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families. Congratulations to each and every one of these campuses!
BASIS Charter Schools are proud to provide tuition-free, world-class K–12 education to Arizona students. In addition to these recent Niche rankings, our schools consistently earn top rankings from U.S. News & World Report. In 2024, BASIS Peoria was named the #1 High School in the nation. Learn more about awards and rankings.
Ready to join our network of high-performing charter schools? Find a BASIS Charter School near you and take a school tour. We can’t wait to welcome you on campus!
