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Best Schools in 85120, AZ
85120, AZ has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,100 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 85120 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85120, AZ
The top high schools in 85120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Imagine Prep Superstition
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Imagine Prep Superstition Inc. (89788) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
2. Apache Junction High School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
3. Skyline High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2248 Students
4. Apache Trail High School
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American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Apache (79883) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85120, AZ
The top middle schools in 85120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 841 Students
2. Imagine Superstition Middle
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Imagine Superstition Middle Inc. (90160) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
3. Cactus Canyon Junior High
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85120, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85120, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Patterson Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 742 Students
2. Brinton Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
3. Sousa Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
4. Desert Vista Elementary School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
5. Four Peaks Elementary School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 498 Students
6. Arches Academy
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Arches Academy (92980) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 55 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85120, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85120, AZ has a total population of 30,639 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85120, 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 85120, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85120, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85120, 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 85120, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85120, AZ
How many schools are in 85120, AZ?
85120, AZ has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,100 students in total.
How do schools in 85120 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 85120 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 85120 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85120?
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: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations