Best Schools in Summit, AZ
Summit, AZ has 26 public schools (4 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 19,774 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Summit greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Summit, AZ
The top high schools in Summit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sahuarita High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
2. Walden Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
3. Desert View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2169 Students
4. Sunnyside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Summit, AZ
The top middle schools in Summit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corona Foothills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
2. Desert Sky Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
3. Rincon Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
4. Sahuarita Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
5. Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 428 Students
6. Sierra 2-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 794 Students
7. Challenger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Summit, AZ
The top elementary schools in Summit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesquite Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 736 Students
2. Sycamore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 702 Students
3. Desert Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vail Unified District (4413) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
4. Anza Trail
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1223 Students
5. Sahuarita Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 392 Students
6. Elvira Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 695 Students
7. Los Amigos Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 621 Students
8. Los Ninos Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 411 Students
9. Craycroft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
10. Santa Clara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunnyside Unified District (4407) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Summit, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Summit, AZ has a total population of 39,294 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Summit, 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 Summit, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summit, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summit, 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 Summit, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Summit, AZ
How many schools are in Summit, AZ?
Summit, AZ has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 19,774 students in total.
How do schools in Summit perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Summit score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Summit greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Summit?
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: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations