Best High Schools in 85263, AZ

High schools
2
Students
2,054
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 85263, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cactus Shadows High School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students

2. Fountain Hills High School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85263, AZ

Middle schools
1
Students
761
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 85263, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sonoran Trails Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85263, AZ

Elementary schools
3
Students
773
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 85263, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Desert Sun Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students

2. Tonto Basin Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 84 Students

3. Gila Crossing Community School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85263, AZ

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

Community Factors

85263, AZ has a total population of 3,377 with 4% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85263, AZ

3,588

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85263, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85263, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85263, AZ.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,841 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85263, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 85263, AZ

How many schools are in 85263, AZ?

85263, AZ has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,588 students in total.

How do schools in 85263 perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in 85263 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 85263 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85263?

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: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected: 56%
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85266, AZ

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 55%
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  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 60%
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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 61%
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 52%
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85254, AZ

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations