Best Schools in 85297, AZ
85297, AZ has 21 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 23,833 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 85297 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85297, AZ
The top high schools in 85297, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2822 Students
2. Campo Verde High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1991 Students
3. Higley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2137 Students
4. Williams Field High School
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Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2115 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85297, AZ
The top middle schools in 85297, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1143 Students
2. Sossaman Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1043 Students
3. Santan Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1234 Students
4. South Valley Jr. High
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 848 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85297, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85297, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridges Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 759 Students
2. Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 760 Students
3. Coronado Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 582 Students
4. Quartz Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 549 Students
5. Cortina Elementary
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 702 Students
6. San Tan Elementary
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Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 911 Students
7. Haley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 765 Students
8. Centennial Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 679 Students
9. Spectrum Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Unified District (4239) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
10. Power Ranch Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Higley Unified School District (4248) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85297, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85297, AZ has a total population of 36,593 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85297, 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 85297, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85297, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85297, 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 85297, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85297, AZ
How many schools are in 85297, AZ?
85297, AZ has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 23,833 students in total.
How do schools in 85297 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 85297 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 85297 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85297?
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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