Best Schools in 85321, AZ
85321, AZ has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,704 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 85321 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85321, AZ
The top high schools in 85321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gila Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
2. Baboquivari High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Tohono O'odham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tohono O'odham High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
4. Ajo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ajo Unified District (4409) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Gila Bend High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85321, AZ
The top middle schools in 85321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ron Watson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 255 Students
3. Baboquivari Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85321, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dorothy Hall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
2. Ajo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ajo Unified District (4409) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 268 Students
3. Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
4. Gila Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 311 Students
5. Gila Crossing Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85321, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85321, AZ has a total population of 3,408 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85321, 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 85321, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85321, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85321, 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 85321, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85321, AZ
How many schools are in 85321, AZ?
85321, AZ has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,704 students in total.
How do schools in 85321 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 85321 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 85321 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85321?
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: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations