Best Schools in 85020, AZ
85020, AZ has 25 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,201 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 85020 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85020, AZ
The top high schools in 85020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shadow Mountain High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1109 Students
2. Sunnyslope High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2281 Students
3. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
4. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
5. North High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85020, AZ
The top middle schools in 85020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Meadows School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 803 Students
2. Madison #1 Elementary School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 913 Students
3. Shea Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
4. Royal Palm Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85020, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85020, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Heights Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
2. Madison Richard Simis School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 955 Students
3. Mercury Mine Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 506 Students
4. Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
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Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 182 Students
5. Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
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Franklin Phonetic Primary School Inc. (92596) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 78 Students
6. Desert View Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
7. Larkspur Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
8. Richard E Miller School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
9. Sunnyslope Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 688 Students
10. Mountain View Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1031 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85020, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85020, AZ has a total population of 34,281 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85020, 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 85020, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85020, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85020, 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 85020, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85020, AZ
How many schools are in 85020, AZ?
85020, AZ has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,201 students in total.
How do schools in 85020 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 85020 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 85020 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85020?
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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations