Best Schools in 85053, AZ
85053, AZ has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,152 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 85053 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85053, AZ
The top high schools in 85053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenway High School
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Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
2. Deer Valley High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students
3. Moon Valley High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1490 Students
4. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
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Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Ac (79981) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
5. Ombudsman - Charter West
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Projected Test Scores
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85053, AZ
The top middle schools in 85053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Middle School
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Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Ac (79981) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 141 Students
2. Desert Sky Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Desert Foothills Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
4. Cholla Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85053, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Acacia Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 788 Students
2. Sahuaro School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
3. Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley
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Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley (1001398) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 451 Students
4. Ironwood Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students
5. Chaparral Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students
6. Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
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West Gilbert Charter Middle School Inc. (79990) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 79 Students
7. Sunburst School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
8. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary Schoo
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Edkey Inc. - Redwood Academy (81043) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students
9. Sunrise Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 475 Students
10. Imagine Bell Canyon
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Bell Canyon Charter School Inc (79983) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85053, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85053, AZ has a total population of 30,416 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85053, 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 85053, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85053, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85053, 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 85053, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85053, AZ
How many schools are in 85053, AZ?
85053, AZ has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,152 students in total.
How do schools in 85053 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 85053 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 85053 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85053?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations