Best Schools in 85602, AZ
85602, AZ has 21 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,112 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 85602 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85602, AZ
The top high schools in 85602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tanque Verde High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
2. Benson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
3. St David High School
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Projected Test Scores
St David Unified District (4173) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
4. Cienega High School
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Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1913 Students
5. Willcox High School
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Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
6. Benson Digital Learning Center
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Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
7. San Manuel High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85602, AZ
The top middle schools in 85602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Vail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
2. Emily Gray Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 419 Students
3. Benson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
4. San Manuel Jr. High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
5. Willcox Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 303 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85602, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tanque Verde Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 644 Students
2. Acacia Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
3. Pomerene Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pomerene Elementary District (4188) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 102 Students
4. Benson Primary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
5. St David Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St David Unified District (4173) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 303 Students
6. Willcox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
7. First Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth-san Manuel Unified District (4439) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 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 85602, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85602, AZ has a total population of 10,786 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85602, 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 85602, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85602, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85602, 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 85602, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85602, AZ
How many schools are in 85602, AZ?
85602, AZ has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,112 students in total.
How do schools in 85602 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 85602 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 85602 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85602?
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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