Best Schools in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ has 73 public schools (17 high, 8 middle, 45 elementary) serving 44,782 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in South Mountain meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in South Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Vista High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2964 Students
2. Mountain Pointe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1716 Students
3. Nfl Yet College Prep Academy
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Espiritu Community Development Corp. (4335) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 313 Students
4. Marcos De Niza High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
5. Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
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The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
6. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
7. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
8. Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
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Asu Preparatory Academy (346763) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
9. Cesar Chavez High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2725 Students
10. Central High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in South Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kyrene Centennial Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 648 Students
2. South Valley Prep And Arts School
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South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
3. Percy L Julian School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 284 Students
4. South Pointe Junior High School
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Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Junio (78965) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
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Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students
6. C O Greenfield School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 481 Students
7. Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
8. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in South Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phoenix International Academy
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Phoenix International Academy (903484) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 139 Students
2. Kyrene De La Estrella Elementary School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
3. Kyrene De La Colina School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
4. Kyrene De Las Manitas School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
5. Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
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Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 413 Students
6. Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy
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Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
7. Laveen Elementary School
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Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 822 Students
8. Kyrene De Las Lomas School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
9. Eagle College Prep
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Eagle South Mountain Charter Inc. (89850) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 458 Students
10. South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
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South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 117,096 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Mountain, Phoenix, 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 South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ?
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ has 73 public schools: 17 high schools, 8 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 44,782 students in total.
How do schools in South Mountain perform on state tests?
On average, 73 schools in South Mountain score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in South Mountain meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Mountain?
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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