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Best Schools in 85260, AZ
85260, AZ has 26 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 16,721 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 85260 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85260, AZ
The top high schools in 85260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 875 Students
2. Desert Mountain High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
3. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
4. Chaparral High School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85260, AZ
The top middle schools in 85260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cocopah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
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The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy (91340) • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 51 Students
3. Desert Canyon Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
4. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
5. Mountainside Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85260, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (783027) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
2. Sequoya Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Cheyenne Traditional School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 880 Students
4. Cochise Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
5. Sonoran Sky Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 524 Students
6. Desert Canyon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
7. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
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Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 1059 Students
8. Laguna Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
9. Redfield Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students
10. New Covenant Lutheran Church Children's Ministry C
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New Covenant Lutheran Church Children's Ministry C • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 158 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
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 85260, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 85260, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85260, AZ
How many schools are in 85260, AZ?
85260, AZ has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 16,721 students in total.
How do schools in 85260 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 85260 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 85260 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85260?
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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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations