Best Schools in Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ has a total of 66 schools including 23 high schools, 28 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 56,687 students attend Surprise, AZ schools. On average, schools in Surprise score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Surprise meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ has 23 high schools with 24,238 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 Surprise 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 Surprise don't meet expectations.
1. Boulder Creek High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
2. Highland Prep
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Highland Prep (92982) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
3. Sunrise Mountain High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2018 Students
4. Willow Canyon High School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1787 Students
5. Shadow Ridge High School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2323 Students
6. Liberty High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2603 Students
7. Dysart Ischool
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
8. Paradise Honors High School
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Paragon Management Inc. (5180) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
9. Verrado High School
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Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
10. Valley Vista High School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2464 Students
Best Middle Schools in Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ has 28 middle schools with 19,527 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 Surprise score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Surprise meet expectations.
1. Verrado Middle School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 675 Students
2. Sonoran Heights Middle School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 712 Students
3. Cimarron Springs Middle School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 589 Students
4. Imagine Surprise Middle
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Imagine Middle At Surprise Inc. (88372) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
5. Ashton Ranch Middle School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ has 14 elementary schools with 11,338 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 Surprise score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Surprise exceed expectations.
1. Peoria Traditional School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 337 Students
2. Freedom Traditional Academy
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
3. Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
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Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (1000560) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1165 Students
4. Imagine Rosefield
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Rosefield Charter Elementary School Inc. (87399) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
5. Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
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Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (92879) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1895 Students
6. Canyon Ridge School
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Dysart Unified District (4243) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 944 Students
7. Vistancia Elementary School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1173 Students
8. Verrado Elementary School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 867 Students
9. Verrado Heritage Elementary School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1017 Students
10. Lake Pleasant Elementary
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Surprise, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Surprise, AZ has a total population of 148,979 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Surprise, 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 Surprise, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Surprise, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Surprise, AZ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Surprise, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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