Best Schools in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total of 63 schools including 16 high schools, 20 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 27,644 students attend Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ schools. On average, schools in Central Phoenix score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central Phoenix meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 16 high schools with 7,522 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central Phoenix score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central Phoenix don't meet expectations.
1. Arizona School For The Arts
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Arizona School For The Arts (4345) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 814 Students
2. Madison Highland Prep
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Madison Highland Prep (91935) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 456 Students
3. Shadow Mountain High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1109 Students
4. Phoenix Coding Academy
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Washington High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
6. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
7. Franklin Police And Fire High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
8. Gateway Early College High School
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Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
9. Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
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Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 241 Students
10. West-mec - Washington High School
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West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 20 middle schools with 10,608 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central Phoenix score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central Phoenix meet expectations.
1. Madison Meadows School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 803 Students
2. Madison #1 Elementary School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 913 Students
3. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
4. Shea Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
5. Madison Park School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
6. Osborn Middle School
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Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
7. Wilson Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students
8. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
9. Percy L Julian School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students
10. Choice Learning Academy
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 25 elementary schools with 9,514 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central Phoenix score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central Phoenix exceed expectations.
1. Madison Traditional Academy
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 736 Students
2. Madison Richard Simis School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 955 Students
3. Alhambra Traditional School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 723 Students
4. Ward Traditional Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students
5. Mercury Mine Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 506 Students
6. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
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Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students
7. Madison Rose Lane School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 733 Students
8. Encanto School
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Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 665 Students
9. David Crockett Elementary School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
10. Clarendon School
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Osborn Elementary District (4262) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 77,838 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, 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 Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.
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