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Best Schools in Black Canyon City, AZ
Black Canyon City, AZ has 9 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,658 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Black Canyon City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Black Canyon City, AZ
The top high schools in Black Canyon City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
2. 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 Black Canyon City, AZ
The top middle schools in Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City, AZ
The top elementary schools in Black Canyon City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gavilan Peak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 565 Students
2. New River Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
3. Canon School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canon Elementary District (4484) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 131 Students
4. Hassayampa Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 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. 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 Black Canyon City, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Black Canyon City, AZ has a total population of 2,727 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black Canyon City, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Black Canyon City, AZ
How many schools are in Black Canyon City, AZ?
Black Canyon City, AZ has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,658 students in total.
How do schools in Black Canyon City perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Black Canyon City score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Black Canyon City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Black Canyon City?
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: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Black Canyon City
1 of 1 schools in Black Canyon City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Black Canyon City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.