Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85027

The 85027 zip code area in Arizona is home to 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, which are part of various school districts such as Deer Valley Unified District, Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc., Choice Academies Inc., and Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley.

Among the standout schools in the area are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, a top-ranked public charter elementary/middle school (grades K-8) with consistently high test scores, and Adams Traditional Academy, another high-performing public charter elementary/middle school (grades K-8). The public virtual school, Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy, also demonstrates strong academic performance, often outperforming the district and state averages.

In contrast, some of the district-run public schools, such as Deer Valley Middle School and Esperanza Elementary School, have lower test scores, with only 10-32% of students proficient or better in various subjects. The alternative schools, like Vista Peak and Northeast Campus, have unique student populations and funding structures, which may contribute to their lower test scores and higher per-student spending.