Best Schools in 85003, AZ
85003, AZ has 8 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,255 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 85003 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85003, AZ
The top high schools in 85003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
2. City View High School
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Projected Test Scores
Arizona Center For Youth Resources (4346) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85003, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85003, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 279 Students
2. Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
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Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students
3. Encanto School
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Projected Test Scores
Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 665 Students
4. Kenilworth Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 488 Students
5. Clarendon School
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Projected Test Scores
Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 420 Students
6. Lowell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85003, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85003, AZ has a total population of 11,026 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85003, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85003, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
80.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
17.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
63.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85003, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85003, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85003, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85003, AZ
How many schools are in 85003, AZ?
85003, AZ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,255 students in total.
How do schools in 85003 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 85003 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 85003 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85003?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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