Best Schools in 85018, AZ
85018, AZ has 25 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,133 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 85018 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85018, AZ
The top high schools in 85018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
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Actual Test Scores
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Veritas Preparatory Academy (80992) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 801 Students
2. Saguaro High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
3. Arcadia High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
4. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
5. Ombudsman - Charter East Ii
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Projected Test Scores
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85018, AZ
The top middle schools in 85018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ingleside Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
2. Mohave Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
3. Madison #1 Elementary School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 913 Students
4. Madison Park School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
5. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85018, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85018, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kiva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students
2. Hopi Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students
3. Madison Rose Lane School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 733 Students
4. Tavan Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
5. Echo Canyon K-8
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
6. Madison Camelview Elementary
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
7. Biltmore Preparatory Academy
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 544 Students
8. Griffith Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
9. Larry C Kennedy School
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 359 Students
10. Monte Vista Elementary School
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Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 795 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85018, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85018, AZ has a total population of 38,260 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85018, 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 85018, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85018, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85018, 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 85018, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85018, AZ
How many schools are in 85018, AZ?
85018, AZ has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,133 students in total.
How do schools in 85018 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 85018 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 85018 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85018?
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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