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Best Schools in 85266, AZ
85266, AZ has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,427 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 85266 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85266, AZ
The top high schools in 85266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85266, AZ
The top middle schools in 85266, 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 85266, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85266, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Candeo North Scottsdale
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 349 Students
2. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
3. Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
4. Lone Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
5. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 Students
6. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 85266, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85266, AZ
How many schools are in 85266, AZ?
85266, AZ has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,427 students in total.
How do schools in 85266 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 85266 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 85266 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85266?
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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