Best Schools in 85042, AZ
85042, AZ has 43 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 25,028 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 85042 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85042, AZ
The top high schools in 85042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Vista High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2964 Students
2. Aaec - Smcc Campus
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (85816) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students
3. Mountain Pointe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
4. Nfl Yet College Prep Academy
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Espiritu Community Development Corp. (4335) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 313 Students
5. Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
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The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
6. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
7. Cesar Chavez High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2725 Students
8. South Mountain High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
9. South Pointe High School
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American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. South P (80989) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
10. Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
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Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Tempe Accelerated (79878) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85042, AZ
The top middle schools in 85042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyrene Centennial Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 648 Students
2. South Valley Prep And Arts School
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South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
3. South Pointe Junior High School
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Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Junio (78965) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
4. C O Greenfield School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
5. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
6. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85042, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
2. Kyrene De La Colina School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
3. Kyrene De Las Manitas School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
4. Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 413 Students
5. Kyrene De Las Lomas School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
6. South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
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South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 323 Students
7. Nevitt Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
8. Frank Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
9. Valley View School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 500 Students
10. T G Barr School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 317 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85042, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85042, AZ has a total population of 44,951 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85042, AZ
K-12 Students
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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 85042, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85042, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85042, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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To read more about these statistics, please visit 85042, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85042, AZ
How many schools are in 85042, AZ?
85042, AZ has 43 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 25,028 students in total.
How do schools in 85042 perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in 85042 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 85042 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85042?
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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