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Best Schools in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ has 32 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 26,005 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in South Scottsdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
The top high schools in South Scottsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
2. Saguaro High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
3. Arcadia High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
4. Mcclintock High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
5. Westwood High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3570 Students
6. Coronado High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
7. Camelback High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
The top middle schools in South Scottsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cocopah Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Ingleside Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
3. Mohave Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Tonalea Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 442 Students
5. Carson Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1062 Students
6. Pat Tillman Middle School
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Balsz Elementary District (4268) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
The top elementary schools in South Scottsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Kiva Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students
3. Cochise Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
4. Pueblo Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
5. Tavan Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
6. Navajo Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 472 Students
7. Hohokam Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 441 Students
8. Pima Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
9. Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
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Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation (91275) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 177 Students
10. Echo Canyon K-8
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ has a total population of 94,221 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, 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 South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
How many schools are in South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
South Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 26,005 students in total.
How do schools in South Scottsdale perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in South Scottsdale score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in South Scottsdale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Scottsdale?
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: 18%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations