Best Schools in 85085, AZ
85085, AZ has 14 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,502 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 85085 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85085, AZ
The top high schools in 85085, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandra Day O'connor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
2. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
3. Barry Goldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
4. Hope High School Online
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blueprint Education (81041) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85085, AZ
The top middle schools in 85085, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85085, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85085, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonoran Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
2. Union Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 753 Students
3. Stetson Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 912 Students
4. Canyon Springs Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 801 Students
5. Desert Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
6. Norterra Canyon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 584 Students
7. Esperanza Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85085, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85085, AZ has a total population of 27,695 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85085, 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 85085, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85085, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85085, 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 85085, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85085, AZ
How many schools are in 85085, AZ?
85085, AZ has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,502 students in total.
How do schools in 85085 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 85085 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 85085 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85085?
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: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations