Best Schools in 85050, AZ
85050, AZ has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 17,365 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 85050 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85050, AZ
The top high schools in 85050, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aaec - Paradise Valley
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
3. Boulder Creek High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
4. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
5. Paradise Valley High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1874 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85050, AZ
The top middle schools in 85050, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
2. Mountain Trail Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
3. Sunrise Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students
4. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85050, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85050, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
2. Fireside Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students
3. Sky Crossing Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
4. Boulder Creek Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
5. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
6. Wildfire Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
7. Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
8. Quail Run Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 526 Students
9. Desert Mountain School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
10. Eagle Ridge Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85050, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85050, AZ has a total population of 31,983 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85050, 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 85050, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85050, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85050, 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 85050, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85050, AZ
How many schools are in 85050, AZ?
85050, AZ has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,365 students in total.
How do schools in 85050 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 85050 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 85050 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85050?
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: 40%
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations