Best Schools in 85256, AZ
85256, AZ has 26 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 27,864 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 85256 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85256, AZ
The top high schools in 85256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Fountain Hills High School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
4. Mcclintock High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
5. Mountain View High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3372 Students
6. Red Mountain High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students
7. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
8. 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
The top middle schools in 85256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stapley Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 978 Students
2. Shepherd Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 603 Students
3. Poston Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 881 Students
4. Connolly Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 984 Students
5. Carson Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
6. Kino Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 914 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85256, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ishikawa Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 835 Students
2. Hale Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
3. Hermosa Vista Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 640 Students
4. Red Mountain Ranch Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 434 Students
5. Whitman Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 593 Students
6. Kerr Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 513 Students
7. Flora Thew Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
8. Cecil Shamley School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
9. Webster Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 576 Students
10. Whittier Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 486 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.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85256, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85256, AZ
How many schools are in 85256, AZ?
85256, AZ has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 27,864 students in total.
How do schools in 85256 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 85256 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 85256 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85256?
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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