Best Schools in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ has 74 public schools (17 high, 9 middle, 45 elementary) serving 44,257 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in North Mountain meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in North Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shadow Mountain High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1109 Students
2. Sunnyslope High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2281 Students
3. Thunderbird High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students
4. Greenway High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
5. Ironwood High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1922 Students
6. Cactus High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1144 Students
7. Moon Valley High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1490 Students
8. Apollo High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2198 Students
9. Cortez High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
10. North Canyon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in North Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison #1 Elementary School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 913 Students
2. Shea Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
3. Mountain Sky Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students
4. Royal Palm Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 536 Students
5. Desert Foothills Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
6. Cholla Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students
7. Palo Verde Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
8. Imagine Cortez Park Middle
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Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
9. Greenway Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in North Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Heights Elementary School
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Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
2. Mercury Mine Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 506 Students
3. Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
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Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy Inc (91317) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 471 Students
4. Lookout Mountain School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 881 Students
5. Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
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Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered Inc. (4359) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 182 Students
6. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students
7. Hidden Hills Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
8. Acacia Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 788 Students
9. Sahuaro School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
10. Sweetwater School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 428 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 167,635 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Mountain, 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 North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ?
North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ has 74 public schools: 17 high schools, 9 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 44,257 students in total.
How do schools in North Mountain perform on state tests?
On average, 74 schools in North Mountain score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in North Mountain meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Mountain?
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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- Projected: 29%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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