Best Schools in 85024, AZ
85024, AZ has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,215 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 85024 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85024, AZ
The top high schools in 85024, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
3. Barry Goldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
4. North Canyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85024, AZ
The top middle schools in 85024, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
2. Deer Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
3. Echo Mountain Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
4. Greenway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85024, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85024, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sky Crossing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
2. Boulder Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
3. Sonoran Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
4. Desert Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
5. Esperanza Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
6. Cactus View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 562 Students
7. Eagle Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85024, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85024, AZ has a total population of 26,341 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85024, 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 85024, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85024, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85024, 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 85024, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85024, AZ
How many schools are in 85024, AZ?
85024, AZ has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,215 students in total.
How do schools in 85024 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 85024 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 85024 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85024?
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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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations