Best Schools in 85034, AZ
85034, AZ has 24 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,308 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 85034 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85034, AZ
The top high schools in 85034, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gateway Early College High School
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Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
2. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
3. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
4. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
5. North High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students
6. South Mountain High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
7. Robert L. Duffy High School
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Career Success Schools (79047) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85034, AZ
The top middle schools in 85034, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Percy L Julian School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 284 Students
2. Wilson Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students
3. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
4. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85034, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85034, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students
2. Scales Technology Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
3. Wilson Primary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 495 Students
4. Holdeman Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
5. Silvestre S Herrera School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 517 Students
6. David Crockett Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 516 Students
7. Cecil Shamley School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
8. Irene Lopez School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
9. Garfield School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 454 Students
10. Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 91 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85034, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85034, AZ has a total population of 7,078 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85034, AZ
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85034, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
75.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
63.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85034, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85034, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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To read more about these statistics, please visit 85034, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85034, AZ
How many schools are in 85034, AZ?
85034, AZ has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,308 students in total.
How do schools in 85034 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 85034 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 85034 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85034?
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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