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Best Schools in 85254, AZ
85254, AZ has 24 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,096 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 85254 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85254, AZ
The top high schools in 85254, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
3. Chaparral High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85254, AZ
The top middle schools in 85254, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cocopah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Explorer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
3. Desert Shadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
4. Sunrise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85254, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85254, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Sequoya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Desert Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
4. Sonoran Sky Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 524 Students
5. Copper Canyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
6. North Ranch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 459 Students
7. Desert Shadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 464 Students
8. Sandpiper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
9. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
10. Whispering Wind Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 518 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
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 85254, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85254, AZ
How many schools are in 85254, AZ?
85254, AZ has 24 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,096 students in total.
How do schools in 85254 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 85254 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 85254 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85254?
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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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