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Best High Schools in surprise, AZ
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Surprise, Arizona is a city in northwest Maricopa County that is growing quickly. It has more than 150,000 people living there. The city is popular with families because of its suburban lifestyle, planned communities, and recreational facilities. The Dysart Unified School District runs most of the public elementary schools in the area, but there are also a few charter and private schools to choose from. Schools in Surprise focus on building strong academic foundations, STEM education, the arts, and sports, and they serve a student body that is culturally diverse. Several schools in the district have received high marks and praise from the state for their academic performance.