Best Schools in 85212, AZ
85212, AZ has 34 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 32,762 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 85212 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85212, AZ
The top high schools in 85212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (91305) • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 458 Students
2. Higley High School
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2137 Students
3. Williams Field High School
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2115 Students
4. Highland High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students
5. Queen Creek High School
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
6. Eastmark High School
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
7. Desert Ridge High
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2284 Students
8. Apache Junction High School
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
9. Evit - East Campus
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East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 47 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85212, AZ
The top middle schools in 85212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Jr High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 979 Students
2. Greenfield Junior High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1204 Students
3. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Middle School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (92327) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 325 Students
4. Queen Creek Junior High School
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 554 Students
5. Desert Ridge Jr. High
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 973 Students
6. Cooley Middle School
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
7. Cactus Canyon Junior High
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Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85212, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85212, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 703 Students
2. American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
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American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
3. Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Eastmark
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Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students
4. Finley Farms Elementary
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 638 Students
5. Canyon Rim Elementary
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 849 Students
6. Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic Elementary
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Asu Preparatory Academy (91307) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 498 Students
7. Silver Valley Elementary
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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1240 Students
8. Meridian
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 791 Students
9. Gateway Pointe Elementary
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 767 Students
10. Leman Academy Of Excellence East Mesa
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Leman Academy Of Excellence Inc. (92730) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 220 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85212, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85212, AZ has a total population of 47,792 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85212, 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 85212, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85212, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85212, 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 85212, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85212, AZ
How many schools are in 85212, AZ?
85212, AZ has 34 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 32,762 students in total.
How do schools in 85212 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 85212 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 85212 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85212?
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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