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BASIS Charter Schools have once again been named the best in the nation. In the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools , BASIS Tucson North claimed the #1 spot, marking the second year in a row a BASIS school has led the list.

BASIS Peoria earned the distinction in 2024.

In all, 11 BASIS campuses placed in the Top 100 nationwide鈥攎ore than any other school network. Two ranked among the Top 20 (#1 BASIS Tucson North and #17 BASIS Phoenix), and nine were recognized among the Top 100 STEM high schools. All of Arizona鈥檚 Top 10 high schools are BASIS campuses.

鈥淭his achievement reaffirms what families in each of our school communities already know鈥攁 BASIS education is unmatched,鈥� said Peter Bezanson, co-chairman of BASIS Educational Ventures. 鈥淎t BASIS, our students don鈥檛 just meet expectations; they exceed them, thanks to the relentless dedication of our teachers, students, and families.鈥�

A proven model of success

The U.S. News rankings evaluate schools on six factors: college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency and performance, underserved student performance, and graduation rate. Nearly 18,000 schools were reviewed nationwide using 2022鈥�23 academic year data.

BASIS leaders point to a rigorous curriculum that begins in primary grades and builds toward Advanced Placement and STEM-focused coursework in high school.

鈥淓very BASIS campus shares in this honor,鈥� Bezanson said. 鈥淲hether you teach engineering in kindergarten or AP Physics in high school, your work directly impacts our students鈥� national-level success.鈥�

Driving Arizona鈥檚 competitiveness

Education leaders and business advocates alike say Arizona鈥檚 strong performance in national school rankings underscores the state鈥檚 commitment to school choice and educational excellence. High-performing schools not only benefit families but also help strengthen Arizona鈥檚 competitiveness in attracting companies and top talent.

鈥淎rizona鈥檚 reputation for educational choice and excellence is a key part of our economic development strategy,鈥� said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 鈥淲hen employers see that our state offers families access to some of the best public schools in the country, it makes Arizona an even more attractive place to invest, expand, and create jobs.鈥�

Jake Logan, president and CEO of the Arizona Charter Schools Association, noted that Arizona鈥檚 charter system is a model for the nation.

鈥淭hese rankings highlight how charter schools empower families and drive innovation,鈥� Logan said. 鈥淎rizona charter schools like BASIS are proving that every student, regardless of background, can achieve at the very highest levels.鈥�

Rankings by the numbers

• National: 11 BASIS schools in the Top 100, led by #1 BASIS Tucson North
• STEM: Nine BASIS schools in the Top 100, including #2 BASIS Chandler and #3 BASIS Peoria
• Charter: 12 BASIS schools in the Top 40 nationwide
• Arizona: All Top 10 high schools in the state are BASIS campuses
• Texas & D.C.: BASIS San Antonio Shavano ranked #7 in Texas and #1 in San Antonio; BASIS DC ranked #2 in Washington, D.C., and is the city鈥檚 top-ranked open-enrollment high school

Preparing students for the future

Since opening BASIS Tucson North in 1998, the network has grown to more than 40 campuses in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. The schools offer a STEM-infused liberal arts curriculum designed to prepare students for college, career, and leadership in a global economy. Applications for the 2026鈥�27 school year open November 4, 2025. More information is available through the BASIS Charter Schools .