Best Schools in 85029, AZ
85029, AZ has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,640 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 85029 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85029, AZ
The top high schools in 85029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunnyslope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2281 Students
2. 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
3. Greenway High School
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Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
4. Moon Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1490 Students
5. Cortez High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85029, AZ
The top middle schools in 85029, 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. Royal Palm Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 536 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. Cholla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85029, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85029, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lookout Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 881 Students
2. Sahuaro School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
3. Chaparral Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
4. Moon Mountain School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students
5. Lakeview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students
6. Tumbleweed Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
7. Shaw Butte School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 682 Students
8. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1031 Students
9. Emmaus Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmaus Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 74 Students
10. St Jerome Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Jerome Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85029, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85029, AZ has a total population of 47,054 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85029, 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 85029, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85029, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85029, 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 85029, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85029, AZ
How many schools are in 85029, AZ?
85029, AZ has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,640 students in total.
How do schools in 85029 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 85029 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 85029 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85029?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations