Best Schools in Tempe, AZ
Tempe, AZ has a total of 86 schools including 31 high schools, 13 middle schools and 36 elementary schools. A total of 37,174 students attend Tempe, AZ schools. On average, schools in Tempe score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tempe meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Tempe, AZ
Tempe, AZ has 31 high schools with 13,870 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 Tempe score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tempe underperform expectations.
1. Tempe Preparatory Academy
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Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students
2. Corona Del Sol High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2733 Students
3. Tapbi
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
4. James Madison Preparatory School
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James Madison Preparatory School (79063) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 156 Students
5. Mcclintock High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1949 Students
6. Marcos De Niza High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
7. East Valley Academy
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
8. New School For The Arts
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New School For The Arts (4316) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
9. Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
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Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
10. Tempe High School
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Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tempe, AZ
Tempe, AZ has 13 middle schools with 6,942 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 Tempe score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tempe meet expectations.
1. Franklin Junior High School
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Kyrene Aprende Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 947 Students
3. Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 615 Students
4. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Kyrene Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 709 Students
6. Kyrene Centennial Middle School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
7. New School For The Arts Middle School
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New School For The Arts Middle School (80985) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
8. Connolly Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 984 Students
9. Tonalea Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
10. Fees College Preparatory Middle School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tempe, AZ
Tempe, AZ has 36 elementary schools with 12,907 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 Tempe score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tempe exceed expectations.
1. Franklin At Brimhall Elementary
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Mesa Unified District (4235) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 768 Students
2. The French American Academy Of Arizona
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The French American School Of Arizona (395879) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 48 Students
3. Center For Educational Excellence
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Allen-cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 319 Students
4. Kyrene Del Cielo School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
5. Ward Traditional Academy
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students
6. Kyrene Del Norte School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
7. C I Waggoner School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
8. Fuller Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
9. Broadmor Elementary School
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Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
10. Kyrene De La Mariposa School
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Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tempe, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tempe, AZ has a total population of 183,672 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tempe, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tempe, AZ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Tempe, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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