Serving 814 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Basis Phoenix Primary ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Phoenix Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Basis Phoenix Primary's student population of 814 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Basis Phoenix Primary ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Phoenix Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
59%
3%
Hispanic
10%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Phoenix Primary's ranking?
Basis Phoenix Primary is ranked #38 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Basis Phoenix Primary?
814 students attend Basis Phoenix Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Basis Phoenix Primary students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Basis Phoenix Primary offer ?
Basis Phoenix Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Phoenix Primary part of?
Basis Phoenix Primary is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (934316) School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Phoenix Primary located?
Basis Phoenix Primary is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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