Best Schools in 85033, AZ
85033, AZ has 29 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 24,567 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 85033 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85033, AZ
The top high schools in 85033, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High School
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Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. Copper Canyon High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2156 Students
3. Western School Of Science And Technology
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Western School Of Science And Technology Inc. (91937) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 522 Students
4. Trevor Browne High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2921 Students
5. Maryvale High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2795 Students
6. Premier Charter High School
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Premier Charter High School (79569) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85033, AZ
The top middle schools in 85033, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
2. Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy Of Fine Arts
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
3. Estrella Middle School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
4. Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85033, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85033, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunset School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 727 Students
2. John F. Long
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 657 Students
3. Tomahawk School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 868 Students
4. Acclaim Academy
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Acclaim Charter School (4325) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 268 Students
5. Academy Of Math And Science Camelback
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Academy Of Mathematics And Science Inc. (92768) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1058 Students
6. Holiday Park School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 619 Students
7. Westwind Elementary School
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Pendergast Elementary District (4283) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 973 Students
8. William C Jack School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 830 Students
9. Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
10. Manuel Pena Jr. School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 749 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85033, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85033, AZ has a total population of 57,549 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85033, 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 85033, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85033, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85033, 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 85033, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85033, AZ
How many schools are in 85033, AZ?
85033, AZ has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 24,567 students in total.
How do schools in 85033 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 85033 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 85033 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85033?
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: 15%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
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