Best High Schools in 85260, AZ

85260, AZ has 7 high schools with 7,758 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 85260 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85260 don't meet expectations.

1. Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 875 Students

2. Desert Mountain High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students

3. Horizon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students

4. Chaparral High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85260, AZ

85260, AZ has 5 middle schools with 2,757 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 85260 score 55% 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 85260 don't meet expectations.

1. Cocopah Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students

2. Desert Canyon Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students

3. Mountainside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

4. Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy (91340) • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 51 Students

5. Desert Shadows Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85260, AZ

85260, AZ has 13 elementary schools with 5,002 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 85260 score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85260 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Basis Charter Schools Inc. (783027) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students

2. Cheyenne Traditional School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 880 Students

3. Sonoran Sky Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students

4. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 1059 Students

5. Desert Canyon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

6. Redfield Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students

7. Echo Canyon K-8

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students

8. Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 230 Students

9. Pardes Jewish Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pardes Jewish Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 297 Students

10. Thunderbird Christian Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 80 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85260, AZ

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

85260, AZ has a total population of 38,493 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85260, AZ

15,517

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85260, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

24.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85260, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85260, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,003 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85260, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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