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Best Schools in 85262, AZ
85262, AZ has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,572 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 85262 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85262, AZ
The top high schools in 85262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
2. Fountain Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
3. Mayer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85262, AZ
The top middle schools in 85262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonoran Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85262, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 Students
2. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
3. Mayer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 373 Students
4. Gila Crossing Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85262, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85262, AZ has a total population of 13,366 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85262, 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 85262, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85262, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85262, 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 85262, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85262, AZ
How many schools are in 85262, AZ?
85262, AZ has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,572 students in total.
How do schools in 85262 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 85262 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 85262 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85262?
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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