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Best Schools in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ has 52 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 29 elementary) serving 31,584 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in North Scottsdale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
The top high schools in North Scottsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 875 Students
3. Desert Mountain High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
4. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
5. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
6. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
7. Saguaro High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
8. Fountain Hills High School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
The top middle schools in North Scottsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cocopah Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
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The Farm At Mission Montessori Academy (91340) • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 51 Students
3. Desert Canyon Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
4. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Mountainside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
7. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
8. Fountain Hills Middle School
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Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
The top elementary schools in North Scottsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (783027) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
2. Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
3. Cherokee Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
4. Sequoya Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
5. Cheyenne Traditional School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 880 Students
6. Mission Montessori Academy
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Little Lamb Community School (79050) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students
7. Cochise Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
8. Sonoran Sky Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 524 Students
9. Desert Canyon Elementary
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
10. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
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Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 1059 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ has a total population of 132,045 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
How many schools are in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ has 52 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 31,584 students in total.
How do schools in North Scottsdale perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in North Scottsdale score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in North Scottsdale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Scottsdale?
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: 46%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations