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Best Schools in 85054, AZ
85054, AZ has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,749 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 85054 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85054, AZ
The top high schools in 85054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85054, AZ
The top middle schools in 85054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Explorer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
2. Desert Shadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85054, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85054, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
2. Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
3. North Ranch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 459 Students
4. Grayhawk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85054, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85054, AZ has a total population of 9,522 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85054, 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 85054, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85054, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85054, 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 85054, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85054, AZ
How many schools are in 85054, AZ?
85054, AZ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,749 students in total.
How do schools in 85054 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 85054 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 85054 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85054?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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