| Index | Scottsdale | Arizona | National |
| Average Test Scores | 63% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 59 | 1,863 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 26 | 316 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 12 | 148 | 7,963 |
| Index | Scottsdale | Arizona | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 95.3% | 83.7% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 94.9% | 82.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 83.6% | 62.0% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 62.9% | 36.5% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 55.6% | 28.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 21.3% | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 7.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 59 public schools, 26 private schools and 12 post-secondary schools in Scottsdale. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Scottsdale, AZ schools is 63%. The average student to teacher ratio is 19:1. In Scottsdale, AZ, an average of 95.3% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 94.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 13,833 | 72% | 50.7% |
| Gilbert, AZ | 226,832 | 61% | 27.1% |
| Chandler, AZ | 242,131 | 60% | 24.1% |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 23,863 | 56% | 15.6% |
| Mesa, AZ | 470,456 | 47% | 2.4% |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 234,495 | 63% | 31.1% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Garland, TX | 234,810 | 47% | 2.4% |
| Hialeah, FL | 235,626 | 59% | 22.5% |
| Chesapeake, VA | 233,194 | 82% | 71.8% |
| Irving, TX | 232,013 | 46% | 4.9% |
| Reno, NV | 237,121 | 44% | 9.4% |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 234,495 | 63% | 31.1% |
Here are the best places to live in Arizona
Top 10 cities in Arizona with the best education system
10 best cities to buy a new house in Arizona
10 Best cities in Arizona for employment