Best Schools in 85021, AZ
85021, AZ has 27 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,586 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 85021 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85021, AZ
The top high schools in 85021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunnyslope High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2281 Students
2. Washington High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
3. Cortez High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
4. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
5. Pas Charter Online
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Pas Charter Inc. Dba Intelli-school (79953) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
6. Intellischool Online
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Intelli-school Inc. (4352) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
7. Sc Jensen Online
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Sc Jensen Corporation Inc. Dba Intelli-school (79951) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
8. Pillar Academy Online
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Pillar Charter School (87334) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
9. Cornerstone Charter School
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Cornerstone Charter Schoolinc (79077) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 150 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85021, AZ
The top middle schools in 85021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Meadows School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 803 Students
2. Mountain Sky Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students
3. Royal Palm Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 536 Students
4. Palo Verde Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85021, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Richard Simis School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 955 Students
2. Orangewood School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 850 Students
3. Desert View Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
4. Maryland Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 554 Students
5. Richard E Miller School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
6. Shaw Butte School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 682 Students
7. Washington Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 722 Students
8. Mountain View Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1031 Students
9. Torah Day School Of Phoenix
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Torah Day School Of Phoenix • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 402 Students
10. Montessori Center School
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Montessori Center School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85021, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85021, AZ has a total population of 41,002 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85021, 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 85021, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85021, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85021, 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 85021, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85021, AZ
How many schools are in 85021, AZ?
85021, AZ has 27 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,586 students in total.
How do schools in 85021 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 85021 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 85021 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85021?
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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