Best Schools in 85331, AZ
85331, AZ has 17 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,014 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 85331 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85331, AZ
The top high schools in 85331, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
2. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85331, AZ
The top middle schools in 85331, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonoran Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85331, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85331, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
2. Lone Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
3. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 Students
4. Gavilan Peak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 565 Students
5. Desert Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
6. Desert Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
7. New River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
8. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
9. Quality Interactive Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quality Interactive Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 101 Students
10. Annunciation Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annunciation Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85331, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85331, AZ has a total population of 30,952 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85331, 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 85331, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85331, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85331, 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 85331, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85331, AZ
How many schools are in 85331, AZ?
85331, AZ has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,014 students in total.
How do schools in 85331 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 85331 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 85331 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85331?
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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