Best Schools in 85086, AZ
85086, AZ has 17 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 11 elementary) serving 17,046 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 85086 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85086, AZ
The top high schools in 85086, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students
2. Sandra Day O'connor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
3. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
4. Barry Goldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85086, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85086, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stepping Stones Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stepping Stones Academy (10966) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
2. Sonoran Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
3. Diamond Canyon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 807 Students
4. Gavilan Peak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 565 Students
5. Terramar Academy Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1015 Students
6. Stetson Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 912 Students
7. Anthem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 438 Students
8. Canyon Springs Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 801 Students
9. Desert Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
10. Sunset Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85086, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85086, AZ has a total population of 43,194 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85086, 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 85086, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85086, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85086, 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 85086, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85086, AZ
How many schools are in 85086, AZ?
85086, AZ has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,046 students in total.
How do schools in 85086 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 85086 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 85086 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85086?
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: 49%
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