Best Schools in 85015, AZ
85015, AZ has 26 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,405 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 85015 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85015, AZ
The top high schools in 85015, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
2. Metro Tech High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1804 Students
3. Empower College Prep High School
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Empower College Prep (91277) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 374 Students
4. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
5. Alhambra High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2282 Students
6. Linda Abril Educational Academy
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 277 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85015, AZ
The top middle schools in 85015, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pensar Academy
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Pensar Academy (92972) • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 205 Students
2. Palo Verde Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
3. Choice Learning Academy
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 450 Students
4. Imagine Camelback Middle
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Imagine Camelback Middle Inc. (89561) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85015, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85015, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Encanto School
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Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 665 Students
2. Clarendon School
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Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 420 Students
3. Maryland Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 554 Students
4. Ocotillo School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 650 Students
5. Empower College Prep
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Empower College Prep (91277) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 673 Students
6. Cordova Elementary School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 657 Students
7. Maie Bartlett Heard School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 422 Students
8. Westwood Elementary School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 805 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 722 Students
10. Madrid Neighborhood School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 597 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85015, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85015, AZ has a total population of 41,326 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85015, 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 85015, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85015, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85015, 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 85015, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85015, AZ
How many schools are in 85015, AZ?
85015, AZ has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,405 students in total.
How do schools in 85015 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 85015 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 85015 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85015?
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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