How To Find The Best Schools in Arizona

If you’re moving to Arizona and have school-aged children, finding the best schools can be a challenge. However, Arizona is a school choice state, which means that you can choose to send your children to a traditional public school, a charter school, or even a private school, and your tax dollars will follow your student. Most public schools offer open enrollment, so you can enroll your child even if you don’t live in the district, as long as there is space available.

To find the best schools in Arizona, I recommends using a website called schooldigger.com. This website provides school rankings based solely on results and rankings, and it’s not influenced by reviews and other factors. To use the website, go to the main home page and scroll down to Arizona and click on school rankings. You can sort the schools by elementary, middle, or high schools.

If you’re trying to figure out what area you want to live in, I recommend sorting out charter schools and only going with traditional public school districts. Starting with the best high school in mind can help you work backward to find out which feeder schools lead to it, and thus, which of the elementary schools is not only highly ranked, but will feed into the best high school in the area. Keep in mind that most of the top-performing high schools in Arizona are charter schools, which are more rigorous and demanding than traditional public schools. For this reason, it is common for parents to drive their children across town just to attend these schools, so they are not always a great representation of the overall area.

Before choosing a school, I advise having a conversation with yourself about your academic goals and your student’s academic abilities. Some students may thrive in a challenging environment, while others may prefer an easier academic experience. Ultimately, it’s up to you and your family to decide what works best for you and your family’s specific needs.

In conclusion, finding the best schools in Arizona can be challenging, but with the right resources and a clear understanding of your academic goals, you can make an informed decision about where to enroll your child. Use schooldigger.com to find school rankings and consider factors such as open enrollment, charter schools, and your student’s academic abilities. Remember that choosing a school is a personal decision that should be made with your family’s best interests in mind.

To watch a tutorial on using School Digger to search for the best schools in AZ, watch the video below.

If you have questions about moving to Arizona or need more information on how school choice works in Arizona, you can reach out to me at dustimartinrealtor.com or give me a call at 480-717-9405.