Best Schools in New River, AZ
New River, AZ has 8 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,280 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in New River meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New River, AZ
The top high schools in New River, 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
Best Elementary Schools in New River, AZ
The top elementary schools in New River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stepping Stones Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stepping Stones Academy (10966) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
2. 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
3. Canyon Springs Stem Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 801 Students
4. Desert Mountain School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
5. Sunset Ridge School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
6. New River Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New River, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New River, AZ has a total population of 20,954 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New River, 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 New River, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New River, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New River, 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 New River, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New River, AZ
How many schools are in New River, AZ?
New River, AZ has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,280 students in total.
How do schools in New River perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in New River score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in New River meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New River?
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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