Education

Empowering Minds: Education and Schools in Our Community

Physician families considering Phoenix will find a wide range of educational options. The metro includes several highly rated public school districts, an extensive private school sector, and a robust higher education landscape anchored by one of the largest public universities in the country.

Public School Districts

School quality in the Phoenix metro varies significantly by district. The strongest districts are concentrated in the East Valley suburbs and the northern Phoenix corridors.

District	Location	Notes
Chandler Unified School District	Southeast Valley	Consistently among the top in Arizona; multiple A-rated schools; 44,000+ students
Gilbert Public Schools	East Valley	Two high schools in top 10 in Arizona; 92% of schools received A or B from ADE
Scottsdale Unified School District	Scottsdale	Strong college-prep programs; 92.4% graduation rate
Paradise Valley Unified School District	North Phoenix	Top-rated district in Phoenix proper; excellent access to higher education programs
Deer Valley Unified School District	North Phoenix	94.6% four-year graduation rate; 23 A+ Schools of Excellence

Standout High Schools

BASIS Phoenix: Nationally ranked (top 10 in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report)
Chaparral High School (Scottsdale): Strong AP and dual enrollment programs
University High School (Tolleson): Consistently ranks 5th in Arizona
Phoenix Bioscience High School: 100% graduation rate; magnet school within Phoenix Union High School District

Private Schools

The metro includes over 500 private schools. Notable options include:

Xavier College Preparatory (all-girls Catholic school, highly regarded)
Brophy College Preparatory (Jesuit, all-boys)
Desert Christian School
Valley Lutheran High School
Phoenix Country Day School

Higher Education

Phoenix is home to one of the most significant higher education ecosystems in the country:

Arizona State University: One of the largest public universities in the U.S., with multiple campuses in Tempe, downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, and West; strong research programs in medicine, engineering, and business
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Phoenix campus): Medical education and research downtown
Grand Canyon University: Large private university in Phoenix
Midwestern University (Glendale): Health sciences focus including pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, and dental programs
Maricopa Community College District: 10-campus system serving the metro area