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Best Schools in Anthem, AZ
Anthem, AZ has 17 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 13,949 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Anthem don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anthem, AZ
The top high schools in Anthem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandra Day O'connor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
2. Boulder Creek High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
3. Barry Goldwater High School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
4. Wickenburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 460 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anthem, AZ
The top middle schools in Anthem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vulture Peak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anthem, AZ
The top elementary schools in Anthem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonoran Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
2. Diamond Canyon School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 807 Students
3. Gavilan Peak School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 565 Students
4. Stetson Hills School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 912 Students
5. Anthem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 438 Students
6. Canyon Springs Stem Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 801 Students
7. Desert Mountain School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
8. Sunset Ridge School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
9. New River Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
10. Hassayampa Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anthem, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anthem, AZ has a total population of 32,237 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anthem, 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 Anthem, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anthem, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anthem, 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 Anthem, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anthem, AZ
How many schools are in Anthem, AZ?
Anthem, AZ has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,949 students in total.
How do schools in Anthem perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Anthem score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Anthem don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anthem?
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: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Anthem
6 of 6 schools in Anthem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Anthem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy
- Anthem School
- Boulder Creek High School
- Canyon Springs Stem Academy
- Diamond Canyon School
- Gavilan Peak School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.