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All Arizona School Districts
163 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills Unified District | Catalina Foothills | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Vail Unified District | Vail | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Cave Creek Unified District | Cave Creek | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 4 |
| Cave Creek Unified School District | Scottsdale | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Higley Unified District | Higley | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 3 |
| Scottsdale Unified School District | Phoenix | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 3 |
| Queen Creek Unified District | Queen Creek | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1 |
| Deer Valley Unified District | Deer Valley | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 6 |
| Deer Valley Unified School District | Glendale | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1 |
| Snowflake Unified District | Snowflake | 10/10 Excellent · 93th pct | 3 |
| Fort Huachuca Accommodation District | Fort Huachuca Accommodation | 10/10 Excellent · 92th pct | 1 |
| Gilbert Unified District | Gilbert | 10/10 Excellent · 91th pct | 4 |
| Tanque Verde Unified District | Tanque Verde | 10/10 Excellent · 91th pct | 2 |
| St. Johns Unified District | St. Johns | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| Tempe School District | Tempe | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 2 |
| Tempe Union High School District | Tempe Union | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 2 |
| Glendale Elementary District | Glendale | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1 |
| Glendale Elementary School District / Glendale Union High | Glendale | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1 |
| Glendale Union High School District | Glendale Union | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 6 |
| Fountain Hills Unified District | Fountain Hills | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1 |
| Joseph City Unified District | Joseph | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1 |
| Prescott Unified District | Prescott | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 3 |
| Agua Fria Union High School District | Agua Fria Union | 9/10 Excellent · 82th pct | 3 |
| Thatcher Unified District | Thatcher | 9/10 Excellent · 82th pct | 2 |
| Lake Havasu Unified District | Lake Havasu | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2 |
| Chandler Unified District | Chandler | 9/10 Excellent | 6 |
| Heber-Overgaard Unified District | Heber-Overgaard | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2 |
| Paradise Valley Unified School District | Scottsdale | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2 |
| Colorado City Unified District | Colorado | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1 |
| Patagonia Union High School District | Patagonia Union | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 3 |
| Peoria Unified School District | Peoria | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 9 |
| Sahuarita Unified District | Sahuarita | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 5 |
| Humboldt Unified District | Humboldt | 8/10 Good · 73th pct | 4 |
| Amphitheater Unified District | Amphitheater | 8/10 Good · 72th pct | 3 |
| Mesa Unified District | Mesa | 8/10 Good · 71th pct | 13 |
| Chino Valley Unified District | Chino Valley | 7/10 Good · 70th pct | 2 |
| Dysart Unified District | Dysart | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 8 |
| Payson Unified District | Payson | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1 |
| Round Valley Unified District | Round Valley | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 4 |
| Flowing Wells Unified District | Flowing Wells | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1 |
| Wickenburg Unified District | Wickenburg | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2 |
| Mingus Union High School District | Mingus Union | 7/10 Good · 63th pct | 2 |
| Show Low Unified District | Show Low | 7/10 Good · 63th pct | 3 |
| St. David Unified District | St. David | 7/10 Good · 63th pct | 1 |
| Nogales Unified District | Nogales | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1 |
| Saddle Mountain Unified School District | Saddle Mountain | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1 |
| Maricopa Unified School District | Maricopa | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1 |
| J. O. Combs Unified School District | J. O. Combs | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1 |
| Williams Unified District | Williams | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 3 |
| Blue Ridge Unified District | Blue Ridge | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2 |
| Grand Canyon Unified District | Grand Canyon | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1 |
| Flagstaff Unified District | Flagstaff | 6/10 Average · 52th pct | 10 |
| Mayer Unified District | Mayer | 6/10 Average · 52th pct | 2 |
| Marana Unified District | Marana | 6/10 Average | 5 |
| Littlefield Unified District | Littlefield | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 1 |
| Tolleson Union High School District | Tolleson Union | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 5 |
| Osborn School District / Phoenix Union High | Phoenix | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Phoenix Elementary District 1 / Phoenix Union High | Phoenix | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Winslow Unified District | Winslow | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Bagdad Unified School District | Bagdad | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Colorado River Union High School District | Colorado River Union | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 6 |
| Duncan Unified District | Duncan | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 2 |
| San Simon Unified District | San Simon | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District | Mammoth-San Manuel | 5/10 Average · 42th pct | 1 |
| Santa Cruz Valley Unified District | Santa Cruz Valley | 5/10 Average · 42th pct | 3 |
| Tucson Unified District | Tucson | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 19 |
| Holbrook Unified District | Holbrook | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 4 |
| Kingman Unified School District | Kingman | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 7 |
| Chinle Unified District | Chinle | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 7 |
| Pima Unified District | Pima | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2 |
| Tombstone Unified District | Tombstone | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 2 |
| Casa Grande Elementary District | Casa Grande | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 2 |
| Casa Grande Union High School District | Casa Grande Union | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 5 |
| Gallup-McKinley County Schools | Window Rock | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 1 |
| Douglas Unified District | Douglas | 4/10 Below Average · 32th pct | 3 |
| Seligman Unified District | Seligman | 4/10 Below Average · 32th pct | 1 |
| Sunnyside Unified District | Sunnyside | 4/10 Below Average · 32th pct | 4 |
| Apache Junction Unified District | Apache Junction | 4/10 Below Average | 3 |
| Florence Unified School District | Florence | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 3 |
| Bisbee Unified District | Bisbee | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 2 |
| Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified District | Sedona-Oak Creek | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1 |
| Camp Verde Unified District | Camp Verde | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1 |
| Ray Unified District | Ray | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 3 |
| Yuma Elementary District | Yuma | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1 |
| Yuma Union High School District | Yuma Union | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 3 |
| Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District | Santa Cruz Valley Union | 3/10 Below Average · 23th pct | 4 |
| Antelope Union High School District | Antelope Union | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 4 |
| Miami Unified District | Miami | 3/10 Below Average · 22th pct | 3 |
| Globe Unified District | Globe | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1 |
| Page Unified District | Page | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 2 |
| Hayden-Winkelman Unified District | Hayden-Winkelman | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1 |
| Superior Unified School District | Superior | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1 |
| Fort Thomas Unified District | Fort Thomas | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 3 |
| Window Rock Unified District | Window Rock | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Bowie Unified District | Bowie | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1 |
| Kayenta Unified District | Kayenta | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2 |
| Tuba City Unified District | Tuba | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 5 |
| Fredonia-Moccasin Unified District | Fredonia-Moccasin | 2/10 Poor | 3 |
| Red Mesa Unified District | Red Mesa | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 5 |
| Whiteriver Unified District | Whiteriver | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 4 |
| Coolidge Unified District | Coolidge | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 3 |
| Indian Oasis-Baboquivari Unified District | Indian Oasis-Baboquivari | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 3 |
| Ganado Unified District | Ganado | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 2 |
| Sanders Unified District | Sanders | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 5 |
| Bicentennial Union High School District | Bicentennial Union | 1/10 Poor · 3th pct | 6 |
| Cedar Unified District | Cedar | 1/10 Poor · 2th pct | 3 |
| San Carlos Unified District | San Carlos | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 1 |
| Aguila Elementary District | Aguila | Not rated | 1 |
| Alpine Elementary District | Alpine | Not rated | 1 |
| Altar Valley Elementary District | Altar Valley | Not rated | 2 |
| Balsz Elementary District | Balsz | Not rated | 1 |
| Beaver Creek Elementary District | Beaver Creek | Not rated | 1 |
| Benson Unified School District | Benson | Not rated | 2 |
| Biltmore area \u2014 Scottsdale Unified / Paradise Valley Unified | Phoenix | Not rated | 1 |
| Blue Elementary District | Blue | Not rated | 1 |
| Buckeye Union High School District | Buckeye Union | Not rated | 5 |
| Cartwright Elementary District | Cartwright | Not rated | 1 |
| Chevelon Butte School District | Chevelon Butte | Not rated | 1 |
| Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District | Clarkdale-Jerome | Not rated | 1 |
| Cochise Elementary District | Cochise | Not rated | 1 |
| Concho Elementary District | Concho | Not rated | 1 |
| Congress Elementary District | Congress | Not rated | 2 |
| Continental Elementary District | Continental | Not rated | 1 |
| Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District | Cottonwood-Oak Creek | Not rated | 2 |
| Crown King Elementary District | Crown King | Not rated | 1 |
| Eagle Elementary District | Eagle | Not rated | 1 |
| Eloy Elementary District | Eloy | Not rated | 1 |
| Gadsden Elementary District | Gadsden | Not rated | 1 |
| Gila Bend Unified District | Gila Bend | Not rated | 1 |
| Hackberry School District | Hackberry | Not rated | 2 |
| Kyrene Elementary District | Kyrene | Not rated | 4 |
| Littleton Elementary District | Littleton | Not rated | 1 |
| Maine Consolidated School District | Maine Consolidated | Not rated | 1 |
| McNary Elementary District | McNary | Not rated | 1 |
| Morristown Elementary District | Morristown | Not rated | 1 |
| Naco Elementary District | Naco | Not rated | 1 |
| Oracle Elementary District | Oracle | Not rated | 2 |
| Owens-Whitney Elementary District | Owens-Whitney | Not rated | 3 |
| Palominas Elementary District | Palominas | Not rated | 2 |
| Paradise Valley Unified District | Paradise Valley | Not rated | 7 |
| Parker Unified School District | Parker | Not rated | 2 |
| Pendergast Elementary District | Pendergast | Not rated | 2 |
| Phoenix Union High School District | Phoenix | Not rated | 17 |
| Pine Strawberry Elementary District | Pine Strawberry | Not rated | 1 |
| Pinon Unified District | Pinon | Not rated | 2 |
| Pomerene Elementary District | Pomerene | Not rated | 1 |
| San Fernando Elementary District | San Fernando | Not rated | 1 |
| School District Not Defined | Lukeville | Not rated | 1 |
| Scottsdale Unified District | Scottsdale | Not rated | 5 |
| Sentinel Elementary District | Sentinel | Not rated | 1 |
| Sierra Vista Unified District | Sierra Vista | Not rated | 1 |
| Skull Valley Elementary District | Skull Valley | Not rated | 1 |
| Solomon Elementary District | Solomon | Not rated | 2 |
| Tempe Union High School District / Tempe Elementary School District 3 | Tempe | Not rated | 1 |
| Tonto Basin Elementary District | Tonto Basin | Not rated | 1 |
| Valentine Elementary District | Valentine | Not rated | 1 |
| Valley Union High School District | Valley Union | Not rated | 2 |
| Vernon Elementary District | Vernon | Not rated | 1 |
| Walnut Grove Elementary District | Walnut Grove | Not rated | 1 |
| Willcox Unified District | Willcox | Not rated | 1 |
| Williamson Valley Elementary School District | Williamson Valley | Not rated | 1 |
| Young Elementary School District | Young | Not rated | 1 |
| Yucca Elementary District | Yucca | Not rated | 1 |
School Districts in Arizona
Arizona is home to 163 public school districts serving approximately 828,629 students across 420+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18 — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Arizona include Catalina Foothills Unified District, Vail Unified District, Cave Creek Unified District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Arizona
School district boundaries in Arizona are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Arizona, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Arizona? ▼
Arizona has 163 public school districts covering 420+ zip codes and serving an estimated 828,629 students. The statewide average district rating is 6/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Arizona? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Arizona school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Arizona? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.