Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85044

The 85044 zip code area in Arizona is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 public charter school. These schools are part of the Tempe Union High School District and the Kyrene Elementary District.

The standout school in the area is BASIS Ahwatukee, a public charter school serving grades 4-12. BASIS Ahwatukee consistently achieves high test scores, with 85% or more of students proficient or better in science, and 78-90% proficient or better in math and English language arts across grade levels. The school significantly outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests and has a 78.4% 4-year graduation rate, on par with the local Mountain Pointe High School. However, BASIS Ahwatukee also spends more per student ($8,768) compared to the other schools in the area.

The traditional public schools in the Kyrene Elementary District and Tempe Union High School District generally perform below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 15-56% depending on the subject and grade level. One exception is Kyrene de la Colina, an elementary school that performs relatively well compared to other schools in the district and the state. Dropout rates are also relatively high at 5.2% for both the high school and middle school, which is an area that could use improvement.