Best Schools in 85035, AZ
85035, AZ has 26 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 22,827 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 85035 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85035, AZ
The top high schools in 85035, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierra Linda High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
2. Trevor Browne High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2921 Students
3. Maryvale High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2795 Students
4. Carl Hayden High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85035, AZ
The top middle schools in 85035, 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. Vista College Prep Sueno Park
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Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 498 Students
3. Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy Of Fine Arts
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
4. Santa Maria Middle School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
5. Imagine Desert West Middle
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Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
6. Western Valley Middle School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85035, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85035, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vista College Prep - Maryvale
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Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 436 Students
2. Sun Canyon School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
3. Joseph Zito Elementary School
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
4. Academy Of Math And Science Desert Sky
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Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1294 Students
5. Fowler Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
6. Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
7. Imagine Desert West Elementary
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Imagine Charter Elementary At Desert West Inc. (88367) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 694 Students
8. Manuel Pena Jr. School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 749 Students
9. Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 682 Students
10. Peralta School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 871 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85035, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85035, AZ has a total population of 50,467 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85035, 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 85035, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85035, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85035, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85035, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85035, AZ
How many schools are in 85035, AZ?
85035, AZ has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 22,827 students in total.
How do schools in 85035 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 85035 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 85035 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85035?
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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