Best Schools in 85051, AZ
85051, AZ has 24 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 16,767 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 85051 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85051, AZ
The top high schools in 85051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
2. Apollo High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2198 Students
3. Cortez High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
4. Alhambra High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2282 Students
5. Intelli-school - Metro Center
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Pas Charter Inc. Dba Intelli-school (79953) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
6. Thrivepoint High School At Metro
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E-institute Charter Schools Inc. (79059) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
7. Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School
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Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School (79882) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85051, AZ
The top middle schools in 85051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cholla Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students
2. Palo Verde Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
3. Imagine Cortez Park Middle
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Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85051, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students
2. Lakeview Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students
3. Catalina Ventura School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 872 Students
4. Tumbleweed Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
5. Manzanita Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 618 Students
6. Roadrunner Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 691 Students
7. Ocotillo School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 650 Students
8. Alta Vista Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 559 Students
9. Casa Academy
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Casa Academy (91934) • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 281 Students
10. Cactus Wren Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85051, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85051, AZ has a total population of 46,095 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85051, 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 85051, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85051, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85051, 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 85051, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85051, AZ
How many schools are in 85051, AZ?
85051, AZ has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,767 students in total.
How do schools in 85051 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 85051 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 85051 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85051?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations