Best Schools in 85017, AZ
85017, AZ has 28 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 18,724 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 85017 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85017, AZ
The top high schools in 85017, 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. Carl Hayden High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
3. Alhambra High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2282 Students
4. Think Through Academy
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Think Through Academy (92976) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
5. Bostrom Alternative Center
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
6. Tech Campus
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Career Success Schools (79047) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
7. Career And College Prep
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Aibt Non-profit Charter High School - Phoenix (79053) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 80 Students
8. Arizona Collegiate High School
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Pima Prevention Partnership (90536) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85017, AZ
The top middle schools in 85017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sevilla Elementary School-west Campus
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 667 Students
2. Palo Verde Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
3. Granada Elementary School-east Campus
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 783 Students
4. Isaac Middle School
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85017, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alhambra Traditional School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 723 Students
2. Catalina Ventura School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 872 Students
3. Academy Of Mathematics And Science South
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Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 571 Students
4. Granada Elementary School-west Campus
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 857 Students
5. Ocotillo School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 650 Students
6. Cordova Elementary School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 657 Students
7. Sevilla Elementary School-east Campus
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 768 Students
8. Maie Bartlett Heard School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 422 Students
9. Synergy Public School
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Synergy Public School Inc. (92981) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 595 Students
10. Washington Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 722 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85017, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85017, AZ has a total population of 44,859 with 63% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85017, 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 85017, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85017, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85017, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85017, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85017, AZ
How many schools are in 85017, AZ?
85017, AZ has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 18,724 students in total.
How do schools in 85017 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 85017 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 85017 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85017?
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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