Best High Schools in 85253, AZ

High schools
4
Students
7,344
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 85253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chaparral High School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students

2. Saguaro High School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students

3. Arcadia High School

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students

4. Camelback High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85253, AZ

Middle schools
3
Students
2,462
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 85253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cocopah Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students

2. Ingleside Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students

3. Mohave Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85253, AZ

Elementary schools
11
Students
3,950
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 85253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cherokee Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students

2. Kiva Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students

3. Cochise Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students

4. Hopi Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students

5. Scottsdale Country Day School

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Country Day School (91110) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 109 Students

6. Montessori Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montessori Academy Inc. (80011) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students

7. Echo Canyon K-8

B-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students

8. Biltmore Preparatory Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 544 Students

9. Chaparral Christia Community Schools

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Chaparral Christia Community Schools • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students

10. Desert View Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Desert View Learning Center • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 83 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85253, AZ

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

85253, AZ has a total population of 17,574 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85253, AZ

13,902

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85253, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85253, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85253, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,184 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85253, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 85253, AZ

How many schools are in 85253, AZ?

85253, AZ has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,902 students in total.

How do schools in 85253 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 85253 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 85253 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85253?

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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  • Projected: 31%
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  • Projected: 35%
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations