Best Schools in 85249, AZ
85249, AZ has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,927 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 85249 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85249, AZ
The top high schools in 85249, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arizona College Prep High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1775 Students
2. Basha High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2814 Students
3. Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3850 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85249, AZ
The top middle schools in 85249, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1143 Students
2. Santan Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85249, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85249, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John & Carol Carlson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 649 Students
2. Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 612 Students
3. Santan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 651 Students
4. Ira A. Fulton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 590 Students
5. Jane D. Hull Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
6. Basha Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 607 Students
7. Navarrete Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
8. East Valley Acton Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Valley Acton Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85249, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85249, AZ has a total population of 47,307 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85249, 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 85249, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85249, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85249, 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 85249, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85249, AZ
How many schools are in 85249, AZ?
85249, AZ has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,927 students in total.
How do schools in 85249 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 85249 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 85249 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85249?
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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