Best Public Schools in Flagstaff, AZ


Summary:

The city of Flagstaff, Arizona is home to 26 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance.

Among the standout schools in Flagstaff are Northland Preparatory Academy, a public charter high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, and BASIS Flagstaff, a public charter K-12 school with exceptional academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Other high-performing schools include Montessori Charter School of Flagstaff - Campus and Haven Montessori Charter School.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in Flagstaff. While the top-performing charter schools boast high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores, many of the traditional public schools, especially those serving higher-need populations, struggle with lower proficiency rates and graduation outcomes. The differences in per-student spending suggest that funding and resource allocation may be a contributing factor to these performance gaps. Understanding the factors behind these disparities and identifying ways to support and replicate the success of the top-performing schools could be valuable for improving educational outcomes across the Flagstaff Unified District.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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