Best Schools in 85536, AZ
85536, AZ has 9 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,383 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 85536 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85536, AZ
The top high schools in 85536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pima High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Safford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
3. Gila Valley Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
4. Fort Thomas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85536, AZ
The top middle schools in 85536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Safford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 449 Students
2. Pima Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 194 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85536, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruth Powell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Safford Unified District (4218) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
2. Pima Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 539 Students
3. Fort Thomas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85536, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85536, AZ has a total population of 412 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85536, 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 85536, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85536, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85536, 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 85536, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85536, AZ
How many schools are in 85536, AZ?
85536, AZ has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,383 students in total.
How do schools in 85536 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 85536 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 85536 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85536?
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: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations