Best Schools in 85032, AZ
85032, AZ has 36 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 17 elementary) serving 22,829 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 85032 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85032, AZ
The top high schools in 85032, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
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North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
2. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
3. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
4. Shadow Mountain High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1109 Students
5. Paradise Valley High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1874 Students
6. North Canyon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
7. Crestview College Preparatory High School
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American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Crestvi (79874) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85032, AZ
The top middle schools in 85032, 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. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Sunrise Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students
4. Shea Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
5. Echo Mountain Intermediate School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
6. Palomino Intermediate School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
7. Greenway Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
8. Vista Verde Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85032, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85032, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sequoya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
2. Milestones Charter School
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Milestones Charter School (79207) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 186 Students
3. Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix
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Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix (91758) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 818 Students
4. Copper Canyon Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
5. Arizona Language Preparatory
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Arizona Language Preparatory (92566) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 85 Students
6. Desert Shadows Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 464 Students
7. Benchmark School
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Benchmark School Inc. (10972) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 410 Students
8. Liberty Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
9. Desert Cove Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
10. Whispering Wind Academy
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 518 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85032, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85032, AZ has a total population of 69,850 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85032, 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 85032, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85032, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85032, 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 85032, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85032, AZ
How many schools are in 85032, AZ?
85032, AZ has 36 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 22,829 students in total.
How do schools in 85032 perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in 85032 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 85032 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85032?
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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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations