Best Schools in 85609, AZ
85609, AZ has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,722 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 85609 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85609, AZ
The top high schools in 85609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
2. St David High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St David Unified District (4173) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Willcox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85609, AZ
The top middle schools in 85609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
2. Willcox Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 303 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85609, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pomerene Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pomerene Elementary District (4188) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 102 Students
2. Cochise Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cochise Elementary District (4177) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
3. Benson Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Unified School District (79226) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 560 Students
4. Willcox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willcox Unified District (4170) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85609, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85609, AZ has a total population of 321 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85609, 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 85609, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85609, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85609, 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 85609, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85609, AZ
How many schools are in 85609, AZ?
85609, AZ has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,722 students in total.
How do schools in 85609 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 85609 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 85609 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85609?
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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