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Best Schools in 85259, AZ
85259, AZ has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,680 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 85259 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85259, AZ
The top high schools in 85259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
2. Chaparral High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
3. Fountain Hills High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85259, AZ
The top middle schools in 85259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Canyon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. Mountainside Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
3. Fountain Hills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85259, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
2. Mission Montessori Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Little Lamb Community School (79050) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students
3. Desert Canyon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
4. Anasazi Elementary
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
5. Laguna Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
6. Copper Ridge School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students
7. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85259, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85259, AZ has a total population of 22,548 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85259, 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 85259, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85259, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85259, 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 85259, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85259, AZ
How many schools are in 85259, AZ?
85259, AZ has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,680 students in total.
How do schools in 85259 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 85259 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 85259 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85259?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations