Best Schools in 85303, AZ
85303, AZ has 13 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,313 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in 85303 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85303, AZ
The top high schools in 85303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. Glendale High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
3. Trevor Browne High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2921 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85303, AZ
The top middle schools in 85303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85303, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 629 Students
2. Holiday Park School
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 619 Students
3. Challenger Middle School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 978 Students
4. Sunset Vista
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
5. Camelback Academy
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Camelback Education Inc (79905) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 617 Students
6. Glendale American School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 615 Students
7. Bicentennial South School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 896 Students
8. Desert Spirit
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 670 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85303, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85303, AZ has a total population of 36,635 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85303, 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 85303, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85303, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85303, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85303, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85303, AZ
How many schools are in 85303, AZ?
85303, AZ has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,313 students in total.
How do schools in 85303 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 85303 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 85303 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85303?
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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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations