Best Schools in 85254, AZ
85254, AZ has a total of 26 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 15,770 students attend 85254, AZ schools. On average, schools in 85254 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 85254 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 85254, AZ
85254, AZ has 6 high schools with 7,125 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 85254 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85254 underperform expectations.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
3. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
4. West-mec - Horizon High School
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West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85254, AZ
85254, AZ has 4 middle schools with 2,777 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 85254 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85254 meet expectations.
1. Cocopah Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students
3. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
4. Sunrise Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85254, AZ
85254, AZ has 15 elementary schools with 5,868 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 85254 score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85254 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sequoya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
2. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
3. Sonoran Sky Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students
4. Copper Canyon Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
5. North Ranch Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 459 Students
6. Sandpiper Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
7. Desert Shadows Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 464 Students
8. Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
9. Liberty Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
10. Echo Canyon K-8
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85254, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85254, AZ has a total population of 45,010 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85254, 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 85254, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85254, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85254, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Best Schools in Cities Near 85254, AZ
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