Best Schools in 85621, AZ
85621, AZ has 26 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,632 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in 85621 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85621, AZ
The top high schools in 85621, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nogales High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Rio Rico High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
3. Patagonia Union High School
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Projected Test Scores
Patagonia Union High School District (4462) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
4. Pinnacle Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinnacle Education-kino Inc. (81009) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 45 Students
5. Edoptions Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Educational Options Foundation (90201) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 93 Students
6. Pierson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85621, AZ
The top middle schools in 85621, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Shadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
2. Coatimundi Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Wade Carpenter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85621, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85621, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mexicayotl Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 166 Students
2. Robert Bracker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
3. Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
4. Little Red Schoolhouse
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
5. Patagonia Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Patagonia Elementary District (4460) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
6. Challenger Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
7. Mary L Welty Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
8. San Cayetano Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
9. A J Mitchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Nogales Unified District (4457) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
10. Calabasas School
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1006 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85621, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85621, AZ has a total population of 21,751 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85621, 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 85621, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85621, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85621, 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 85621, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85621, AZ
How many schools are in 85621, AZ?
85621, AZ has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,632 students in total.
How do schools in 85621 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 85621 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 85621 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85621?
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: 27%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations