Best High Schools in 85264, AZ

High schools
3
Students
4,913
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 85264, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. Red Mountain High School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3448 Students

3. Apache Junction High School

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Apache Junction Unified District (4443) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85264, AZ

Middle schools
1
Students
390
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
67%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 85264, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fountain Hills Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 390 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85264, AZ

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,899
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 85264, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students

2. Red Mountain Ranch Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 434 Students

3. Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students

4. Hman'shawa Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Hman'shawa Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 33 Students

5. 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 85264, AZ

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

Community Factors

85264, AZ has a total population of 1,379 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85264, AZ

7,612

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85264, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85264, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85264, AZ.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

317 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85264, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 85264, AZ

How many schools are in 85264, AZ?

85264, AZ has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,612 students in total.

How do schools in 85264 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 85264 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 85264 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85264?

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: 56%
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  • Projected: 55%
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 47%
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  • Projected: 61%
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85254, AZ

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  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations