Best Schools in 85234, AZ
85234, AZ has 34 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 19 elementary) serving 28,018 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 85234 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85234, AZ
The top high schools in 85234, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 596 Students
2. Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
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Projected Test Scores
Arete Preparatory Academy (89486) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students
3. Gilbert High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2354 Students
4. Highland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students
5. Mesquite High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1430 Students
6. Mesa High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3475 Students
7. Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freedom Preparatory Academy (1000979) • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 160 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85234, AZ
The top middle schools in 85234, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Mesquite Jr High School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
4. Taylor Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85234, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85234, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neely Traditional Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students
2. Challenger Basic School
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Projected Test Scores
Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 320 Students
3. Highland Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 819 Students
4. Greenfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 969 Students
5. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
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Projected Test Scores
Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students
6. Patterson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 567 Students
7. Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 498 Students
8. Towne Meadows Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 663 Students
9. Mesquite Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students
10. Pioneer Elementary School
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Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85234, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85234, AZ has a total population of 51,601 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85234, 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 85234, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85234, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85234, 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 85234, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85234, AZ
How many schools are in 85234, AZ?
85234, AZ has 34 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 28,018 students in total.
How do schools in 85234 perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in 85234 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 85234 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85234?
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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations