Best Schools in 85255, AZ
85255, AZ has a total of 22 schools including 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 17,836 students attend 85255, AZ schools. On average, schools in 85255 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 85255 don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 85255, AZ
85255, AZ has 5 high schools with 9,890 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 85255 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85255 underperform expectations.
1. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Desert Mountain High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
3. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
4. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
5. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85255, AZ
85255, AZ has 7 middle schools with 4,539 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 85255 score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85255 don't meet expectations.
1. Desert Canyon Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Mountainside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
3. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students
4. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
5. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Mountain Trail Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85255, AZ
85255, AZ has 8 elementary schools with 3,407 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 85255 score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85255 meet expectations.
1. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
2. Sonoran Sky Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students
3. Desert Canyon Elementary
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
4. Copper Ridge School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students
5. Grayhawk Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
6. Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
7. Desert Sun Academy
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
8. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 297 Students
9. Echo Canyon K-8
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85255, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85255, AZ has a total population of 44,312 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85255, 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 85255, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85255, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85255, AZ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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