Best Schools in 85296, AZ
85296, AZ has 28 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 27,517 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 85296 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85296, AZ
The top high schools in 85296, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Campo Verde High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1991 Students
2. Williams Field High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2115 Students
3. Gilbert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2354 Students
4. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 3174 Students
5. Mesquite High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1430 Students
6. Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Gilbert
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation And Performing (90327) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 398 Students
7. Desert Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Desert (79872) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85296, AZ
The top middle schools in 85296, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenfield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1204 Students
2. South Valley Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 848 Students
3. Cooley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
4. Mesquite Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85296, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85296, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 817 Students
2. Greenfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 969 Students
3. Higley Traditional Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 761 Students
4. Finley Farms Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 638 Students
5. Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 607 Students
6. Mesquite Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 599 Students
7. Gateway Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 767 Students
8. Settlers Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 574 Students
9. Gilbert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 586 Students
10. Learning Foundation And Performing Arts Warner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cafa Inc. Dba Learning Foundation And Performing (90327) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85296, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85296, AZ has a total population of 49,707 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85296, 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 85296, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85296, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85296, 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 85296, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85296, AZ
How many schools are in 85296, AZ?
85296, AZ has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 27,517 students in total.
How do schools in 85296 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 85296 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 85296 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85296?
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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