Best High Schools in 85266, AZ

85266, AZ has 4 high schools with 4,148 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 85266 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85266 don't meet expectations.

1. Pinnacle High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students

2. Cactus Shadows High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Evit Cactus Shadows High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85266, AZ

85266, AZ has 2 middle schools with 1,441 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 85266 score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85266 underperform expectations.

1. Sonoran Trails Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

2. Mountain Trail Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85266, AZ

85266, AZ has 6 elementary schools with 2,635 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 85266 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85266 exceed expectations.

1. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students

2. Desert Trails Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students

3. Black Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students

4. Lone Mountain Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 423 Students

5. Candeo North Scottsdale

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 349 Students

6. Desert Sun Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in 85266, AZ

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

Community Factors

85266, AZ has a total population of 11,925 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85266, AZ

8,245

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85266, AZ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85266, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85266, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,894 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85266, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85050, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85024, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
85085, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
85254, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
85032, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations