Best Schools in 85541, AZ
85541, AZ has 14 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,640 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 85541 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85541, AZ
The top high schools in 85541, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
2. Fountain Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
3. Payson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
4. Young High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
5. Mayer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85541, AZ
The top middle schools in 85541, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rim Country Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85541, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85541, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Young Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Young Elementary District (4213) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
2. Pine Strawberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
3. Tonto Basin Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 84 Students
4. Julia Randall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 576 Students
5. Mayer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 373 Students
6. Payson Community Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students
7. Payson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Payson Unified District (4209) • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 432 Students
8. Gila Crossing Community School
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Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85541, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85541, AZ has a total population of 22,993 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85541, 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 85541, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85541, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85541, 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 85541, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85541, AZ
How many schools are in 85541, AZ?
85541, AZ has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,640 students in total.
How do schools in 85541 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 85541 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 85541 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85541?
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: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations