Best Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ
Santa Cruz, AZ has a total of 14 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 10,931 students attend Santa Cruz, AZ schools. On average, schools in Santa Cruz score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Santa Cruz exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ
Santa Cruz, AZ has 6 high schools with 7,029 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Santa Cruz score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Santa Cruz don't meet expectations.
1. University High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
2. Desert Vista High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2964 Students
3. Estrella Foothills High School
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Buckeye Union High School District (4284) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1398 Students
4. Casa Grande Union High School
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Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2132 Students
5. Gila Bend High School
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Gila Bend Unified District (4238) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ
Santa Cruz, AZ has 5 middle schools with 2,633 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Santa Cruz score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.
1. Kyrene Altadena Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 962 Students
2. Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students
3. Sacaton Middle School
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Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz, AZ
Santa Cruz, AZ has 3 elementary schools with 1,269 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Santa Cruz score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.
1. Kyrene De La Sierra School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
2. Mobile Elementary School
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Mobile Elementary District (4253) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
3. Kyrene De Los Lagos School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
4. Rainbow Valley Elementary School
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Liberty Elementary District (4266) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 605 Students
5. Sacaton Elementary
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Sacaton Elementary District (4449) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Cruz, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Santa Cruz, AZ has a total population of 51 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Cruz, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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