Best Schools in 85256, AZ
85256, AZ has a total of 22 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 13,935 students attend 85256, AZ schools. On average, schools in 85256 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 85256 exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 85256, AZ
85256, AZ has 7 high schools with 7,564 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 85256 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85256 don't meet expectations.
1. Desert Mountain High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
2. Saguaro High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
3. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
4. Fountain Hills High School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
5. East Valley Academy
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
6. Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
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Salt River Pima-maricopa Community Schools (4320) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85256, AZ
85256, AZ has 6 middle schools with 2,967 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 85256 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85256 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Franklin Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Mountainside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
3. Stapley Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 978 Students
4. Mohave Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
5. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85256, AZ
85256, AZ has 9 elementary schools with 3,404 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 85256 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85256 exceed expectations.
1. Pueblo Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
2. Ward Traditional Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students
3. Laguna Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
4. Ishikawa Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 835 Students
5. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 297 Students
6. Navajo Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 472 Students
7. Lehi Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
8. Salt River Elementary School
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Salt River Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85256, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85256, AZ has a total population of 4,846 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85256, 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 85256, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85256, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85256, AZ.
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