Best Schools in 85206, AZ
85206, AZ has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 23,001 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 85206 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85206, AZ
The top high schools in 85206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2354 Students
2. Highland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students
3. Red Mountain High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students
4. Mesa High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
5. Skyline High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2248 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85206, AZ
The top middle schools in 85206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 269 Students
2. Highland Jr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
3. Shepherd Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 603 Students
4. Fremont Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 984 Students
5. Taylor Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85206, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85206, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students
2. Towne Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 663 Students
3. Pioneer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
4. Johnson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 597 Students
5. Madison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
6. O'connor Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 445 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
8. Wilson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85206, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85206, AZ has a total population of 37,731 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85206, 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 85206, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85206, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85206, 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 85206, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85206, AZ
How many schools are in 85206, AZ?
85206, AZ has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 23,001 students in total.
How do schools in 85206 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 85206 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 85206 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85206?
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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