Best Schools in 85043, AZ
85043, AZ has 35 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 23,350 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 85043 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85043, AZ
The top high schools in 85043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maricopa Institute Of Technology
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Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
2. South Ridge High School
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American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. South R (88334) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. West Point High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3033 Students
4. Betty Fairfax High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1973 Students
5. Tolleson Union High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2256 Students
6. Sierra Linda High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
7. Carl Hayden High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2217 Students
8. Midtown High School
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Vista Charter School (79907) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students
9. Precision Academy
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Avondale Learning Dba Precision Academy (79929) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
10. Southwest Leadership Academy
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Southwest Leadership Academy (92043) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85043, AZ
The top middle schools in 85043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maricopa Institute Of Technology (mit)
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Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 57 Students
2. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
3. Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
4. Kings Ridge School
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Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 353 Students
5. Hurley Ranch Elementary
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Union Elementary District (4277) • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 663 Students
6. Santa Maria Middle School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
7. Western Valley Middle School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85043, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sun Canyon School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
2. Riverside Traditional School
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Riverside Elementary District (4257) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 400 Students
3. Tuscano Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students
4. Joseph Zito Elementary School
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
5. Fowler Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
6. Western Valley Elementary School
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Fowler Elementary District (4273) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
7. Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 551 Students
8. Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 924 Students
9. Desert Oasis Elementary School
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Tolleson Elementary District (4264) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 681 Students
10. Moya Elementary
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Isaac Elementary District (4259) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85043, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85043, AZ has a total population of 36,899 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85043, AZ
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85043, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85043, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85043, AZ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit 85043, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85043, AZ
How many schools are in 85043, AZ?
85043, AZ has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 23,350 students in total.
How do schools in 85043 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 85043 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 85043 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85043?
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%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
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