Best Schools in Rio Verde, AZ
Rio Verde, AZ has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,077 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Rio Verde don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rio Verde, AZ
The top high schools in Rio Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
2. Fountain Hills High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
3. Mayer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rio Verde, AZ
The top middle schools in Rio Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonoran Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rio Verde, AZ
The top elementary schools in Rio Verde, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
2. Mayer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mayer Unified School District (4473) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 373 Students
3. Gila Crossing Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rio Verde, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rio Verde, AZ has a total population of 3,547 with 4% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rio 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 Rio Verde, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rio Verde, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rio 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 Rio Verde, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rio Verde, AZ
How many schools are in Rio Verde, AZ?
Rio Verde, AZ has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,077 students in total.
How do schools in Rio Verde perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Rio Verde score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Rio Verde don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rio 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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