Best Schools in 85201, AZ
85201, AZ has 29 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 27,083 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 85201 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85201, AZ
The top high schools in 85201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Academy
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Heritage Academy Inc. (4336) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 782 Students
2. Mcclintock High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
3. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
4. Dobson High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2370 Students
5. Mesa High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
6. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
7. Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
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East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85201, AZ
The top middle schools in 85201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stapley Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 978 Students
2. Connolly Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 984 Students
3. Rhodes Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 679 Students
4. Carson Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
5. Kino Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 914 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85201, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermosa Vista Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 640 Students
2. Concordia Charter School
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Concordia Charter School Inc. (89556) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 94 Students
3. Whitman Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 593 Students
4. Eisenhower Center For Innovation
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
5. Emerson Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 735 Students
6. Kerr Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 513 Students
7. Flora Thew Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
8. Lehi Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
9. Lowell Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
10. Cecil Shamley School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85201, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85201, AZ has a total population of 49,680 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85201, 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 85201, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85201, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85201, 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 85201, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85201, AZ
How many schools are in 85201, AZ?
85201, AZ has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 27,083 students in total.
How do schools in 85201 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 85201 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 85201 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85201?
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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