Best Schools in 85023, AZ
85023, AZ has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 17,286 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 85023 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85023, AZ
The top high schools in 85023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunderbird High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students
2. Greenway High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
3. Deer Valley High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students
4. Barry Goldwater High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
5. North Canyon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85023, AZ
The top middle schools in 85023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Sky Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students
2. Desert Sky Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Desert Foothills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
4. Deer Valley Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
5. Greenway Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85023, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85023, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Charter Schools (hearn) (4294) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 663 Students
2. Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
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Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Inc (91317) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 471 Students
3. Lookout Mountain School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 881 Students
4. Acacia Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 788 Students
5. Village Meadows Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
6. Ironwood Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
7. Moon Mountain School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students
8. John Jacobs Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 415 Students
9. Cactus View Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 562 Students
10. Constitution Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 671 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85023, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85023, AZ has a total population of 34,402 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85023, 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 85023, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85023, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85023, 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 85023, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85023, AZ
How many schools are in 85023, AZ?
85023, AZ has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,286 students in total.
How do schools in 85023 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 85023 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 85023 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85023?
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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