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Best Schools in San Tan Valley, AZ
San Tan Valley, AZ has 25 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,807 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in San Tan Valley underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Tan Valley, AZ
The top high schools in San Tan Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview College Preparatory High School
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Projected Test Scores
American Charter Schools Foundation Dba Ridgeview (1001346) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
2. Combs High School
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1356 Students
3. Poston Butte High School
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1393 Students
4. San Tan Foothills High School
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 824 Students
5. Combs Center For Success High School
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Tan Valley, AZ
The top elementary schools in San Tan Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
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American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 723 Students
2. Combs Traditional Academy
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 227 Students
3. Ranch Elementary School
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 546 Students
4. Happy Valley School East Campus
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Happy Valley East (90906) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 447 Students
5. Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 Students
6. Skyline Ranch Elementary School
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 584 Students
7. Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 742 Students
8. Jack Harmon Elementary School
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J O Combs Unified School District (4445) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
9. Champion San Tan
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Fit Kids Inc. Dba Champion Schools (78783) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 413 Students
10. San Tan Heights Elementary
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Florence Unified School District (4437) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 668 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Tan Valley, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Tan Valley, AZ has a total population of 92,594 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Tan Valley, AZ
How many schools are in San Tan Valley, AZ?
San Tan Valley, AZ has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,807 students in total.
How do schools in San Tan Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in San Tan Valley score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in San Tan Valley underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Tan Valley?
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: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in San Tan Valley
16 of 16 schools in San Tan Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 8D: 4F: 1
All 16 public schools we grade in San Tan Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (16)
- American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
- American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K 6
- Champion San Tan
- Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
- Combs High School
- Combs Traditional Academy
- Copper Basin
- Happy Valley School East Campus
- J O Combs Middle School
- Jack Harmon Elementary School
- Poston Butte High School
- Ranch Elementary School
- Ridgeview College Preparatory High School
- San Tan Heights Elementary
- Skyline Ranch Elementary School
- Walker Butte K 8