Best Schools in 85028, AZ
85028, AZ has 15 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,780 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 85028 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85028, AZ
The top high schools in 85028, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Phoenix
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 744 Students
2. Chaparral High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
3. Shadow Mountain High School
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Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1109 Students
4. Accelerated Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Accelerated Learning Center Inc. (4297) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85028, AZ
The top middle schools in 85028, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cocopah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Shea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85028, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85028, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Sequoya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Basis Phoenix Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (934316) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 770 Students
4. Mercury Mine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 506 Students
5. Desert Cove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
6. Community Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 32 Students
7. Desert Voices Oral Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Desert Voices Oral Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85028, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85028, AZ has a total population of 19,797 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85028, 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 85028, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85028, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85028, 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 85028, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85028, AZ
How many schools are in 85028, AZ?
85028, AZ has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,780 students in total.
How do schools in 85028 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 85028 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 85028 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85028?
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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