Best Schools in 85281, AZ
85281, AZ has 21 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 18,798 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 85281 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85281, AZ
The top high schools in 85281, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New School For The Arts (4316) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
2. Mcclintock High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
3. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
4. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
5. Coronado High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
6. Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
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Projected Test Scores
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85281, AZ
The top middle schools in 85281, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New School For The Arts Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New School For The Arts Middle School (80985) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
2. Connolly Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 984 Students
3. Tonalea Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 442 Students
4. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
5. Carson Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85281, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85281, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadmor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
2. Scales Technology Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
3. Yavapai Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
4. Holdeman Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
5. Flora Thew Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
6. Cecil Shamley School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students
7. Curry Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
8. Webster Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85281, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85281, AZ has a total population of 69,212 with 45% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85281, 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 85281, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85281, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85281, 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 85281, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85281, AZ
How many schools are in 85281, AZ?
85281, AZ has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 18,798 students in total.
How do schools in 85281 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 85281 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 85281 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85281?
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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