Best Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ
Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has 28 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 21,349 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Desert View meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in Desert View, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
3. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
4. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
5. Barry Goldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in Desert View, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Explorer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
2. Desert Shadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Mountain Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
4. Sonoran Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
5. Deer Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in Desert View, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
2. Fireside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students
3. Sky Crossing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
4. Boulder Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
5. Sonoran Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
6. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
7. Wildfire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
8. Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
9. North Ranch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 459 Students
10. Lone Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 43,677 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desert View, 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 Desert View, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desert View, Phoenix, 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 Desert View, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in Desert View, Phoenix, AZ?
Desert View, Phoenix, AZ has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 21,349 students in total.
How do schools in Desert View perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Desert View score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Desert View meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desert View?
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: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations