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Best Schools in Palo Verde, AZ
Palo Verde, AZ has 4 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,538 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Palo Verde meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palo Verde, AZ
The top high schools in Palo Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckeye Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo Verde, AZ
The top elementary schools in Palo Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palo Verde Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palo Verde Elementary District (4275) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 446 Students
2. Arlington Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington Elementary District (4274) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students
3. Buckeye Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Elementary District (4269) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1038 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palo Verde, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palo Verde, AZ has a total population of 887 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palo Verde, 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 Palo Verde, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo Verde, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo Verde, 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 Palo Verde, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palo Verde, AZ
How many schools are in Palo Verde, AZ?
Palo Verde, AZ has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,538 students in total.
How do schools in Palo Verde perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Palo Verde score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Palo Verde meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palo Verde?
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: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Palo Verde
1 of 1 schools in Palo Verde carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Palo Verde. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.