Best Schools in 85040, AZ
85040, AZ has 28 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 17,426 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 85040 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85040, AZ
The top high schools in 85040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
2. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
3. Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (346763) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Cesar Chavez High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2725 Students
5. South Mountain High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
6. Aim Higher College Prep Academy
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Espiritu Schools (92902) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85040, AZ
The top middle schools in 85040, 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. C O Greenfield School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
4. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85040, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phoenix International Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phoenix International Academy (903484) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 139 Students
2. Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 413 Students
3. Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
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Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
4. Nevitt Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
5. Wilson Primary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 495 Students
6. T G Barr School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 317 Students
7. Holdeman Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
8. Silvestre S Herrera School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 517 Students
9. Lowell Elementary School
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
10. Cesar E Chavez Community School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85040, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85040, AZ has a total population of 34,394 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85040, 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 85040, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85040, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85040, 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 85040, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85040, AZ
How many schools are in 85040, AZ?
85040, AZ has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 17,426 students in total.
How do schools in 85040 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 85040 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 85040 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85040?
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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