Best Schools in 85308, AZ
85308, AZ has 33 public schools (12 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 23,296 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 85308 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85308, AZ
The top high schools in 85308, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Ridge High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students
2. Sunrise Mountain High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2018 Students
3. Greenway High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
4. Deer Valley High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students
5. Barry Goldwater High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
6. Cactus High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1144 Students
7. Thrivepoint Online High School
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E-institute Charter Schools Inc. (79059) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
8. Deer Valley Academy
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Deer Valley Charter Schools Inc. (79496) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students
9. Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
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E-institute Charter Schools Inc. (79059) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students
10. Ombudsman Online Academy
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Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85308, AZ
The top middle schools in 85308, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 899 Students
2. Desert Sky Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Desert Foothills Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
4. Deer Valley Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85308, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85308, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Legend Springs Elementary
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 666 Students
2. Sierra Verde Steam Academy
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 898 Students
3. Challenge Charter School
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Challenge School Inc. (6362) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 393 Students
4. Highland Lakes School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1069 Students
5. Traditional Academy At Bellair
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 216 Students
6. Frontier Elementary School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 970 Students
7. Apache Elementary School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 732 Students
8. Arrowhead Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
9. Canyon Elementary School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
10. Greenbrier Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85308, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85308, AZ has a total population of 66,331 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85308, 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 85308, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85308, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85308, 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 85308, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85308, AZ
How many schools are in 85308, AZ?
85308, AZ has 33 public schools: 12 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 23,296 students in total.
How do schools in 85308 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 85308 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 85308 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85308?
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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