Best Schools in 85282, AZ
85282, AZ has 36 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 19 elementary) serving 22,332 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 85282 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85282, AZ
The top high schools in 85282, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tempe Preparatory Academy
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Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students
2. Mcclintock High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
3. Dobson High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2370 Students
4. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
5. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
6. Pinnacle High School - Tempe
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Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
7. Valley Preparatory Academy
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Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
8. Humanities And Sciences Academy Arizona
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Humanities And Sciences Academy Of The United Stat (4337) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
9. Pinnacle Online High School
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Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 217 Students
10. International Commerce High School - Tempe
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Humanities And Sciences Academy Of The United Stat (4337) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85282, AZ
The top middle schools in 85282, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
2. Connolly Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 984 Students
3. Rhodes Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 679 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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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
6. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85282, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85282, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ward Traditional Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students
2. Meyer Montessori
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 193 Students
3. Broadmor Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
4. Fuller Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
5. Arredondo Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
6. Aguilar School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
7. Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
8. Washington Elementary School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
9. Nevitt Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
10. Frank Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85282, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85282, AZ has a total population of 52,788 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85282, 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 85282, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85282, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85282, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85282, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85282, AZ
How many schools are in 85282, AZ?
85282, AZ has 36 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 22,332 students in total.
How do schools in 85282 perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in 85282 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 85282 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85282?
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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