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Best Schools in 85140, AZ
85140, AZ has 20 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,430 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 85140 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85140, AZ
The top high schools in 85140, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Combs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1356 Students
2. Poston Butte High School
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1393 Students
3. Apache Junction High School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
4. Combs Center For Success High School
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Projected Test Scores
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85140, AZ
The top middle schools in 85140, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Canyon Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85140, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85140, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610) • Charter • Grades KG - 9 • 1119 Students
2. Combs Traditional Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 227 Students
3. Peralta Trail Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 286 Students
4. Ranch Elementary School
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 546 Students
5. Happy Valley School East Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Happy Valley East (90906) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 447 Students
6. Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 Students
7. Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 742 Students
8. Jack Harmon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
9. Desert Vista Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
10. J. O. Combs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 655 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85140, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85140, AZ has a total population of 45,322 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85140, 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 85140, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85140, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85140, 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 85140, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85140, AZ
How many schools are in 85140, AZ?
85140, AZ has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,430 students in total.
How do schools in 85140 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 85140 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 85140 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85140?
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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