Best High Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 6 high schools with 1,312 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 Downtown Phoenix score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Phoenix meet expectations.

1. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students

2. Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Asu Preparatory Academy (91303) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students

3. Robert L. Duffy High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Career Success Schools (79047) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students

4. Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students

5. Franklin Police And Fire High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 9 middle schools with 3,528 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 Downtown Phoenix score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Phoenix meet expectations.

1. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students

2. Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Asu Preparatory Academy (92325) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 409 Students

3. Wilson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students

4. Pat Tillman Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students

5. Percy L Julian School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 13 elementary schools with 4,375 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 Downtown Phoenix score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Phoenix don't meet expectations.

1. Ward Traditional Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students

2. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students

3. Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Asu Preparatory Academy (89949) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 432 Students

4. David Crockett Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students

5. Capitol Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 466 Students

6. Mary Mcleod Bethune School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students

7. Thomas A Edison School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students

8. Kelly

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School For The Deaf And Hard (81050) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students

9. Garfield School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 454 Students

10. Lowell Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 4,045 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

9,215

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown 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

D-

55.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

13.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

42.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,756 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Encanto, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bronze Boot, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Sunset, Tempe, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Riverside, Tempe, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Alahambra, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations