"A" rated Dysart Schools was voted best Public School District two years in a row, and is among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #7 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), the #20 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Canyon Ridge School) and the #29 ranked high school in Arizona (Shadow Ridge High School). Overall, Dysart has 18 “A” rated and 6 “B” rated schools, many of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, the district has the top 8 elementary schools in Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to elementary schools, middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.