Best Schools in 85266, AZ
85266, AZ has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 8,245 students attend 85266, AZ schools. On average, schools in 85266 score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 85266 meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
3. Evit Cactus Shadows High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
2. Mountain Trail Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students
2. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
4. Lone Mountain Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 423 Students
5. Candeo North Scottsdale
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Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 349 Students
6. Desert Sun Academy
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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
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 85266, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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