Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 85142

The 16 elementary schools located in the 85142 zip code in Arizona serve students from prekindergarten through 6th grade. This area is home to a mix of public, public charter, and private elementary schools, with a wide range of academic performance. While some schools, such as Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary and Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, others, like San Tan Heights Elementary, struggle with lower test scores and academic performance.

The data reveals that the schools with the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratios tend to have the strongest academic outcomes. For example, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, which spends over $10,500 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, boasts exceptional test scores, with 78% of 3rd graders and 76% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, San Tan Heights Elementary, which spends just $5,196 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 22.3, has only 16-33% of students proficient or better in core subjects.

The elementary schools in the 85142 zip code are operated by a variety of districts, including Queen Creek Unified District, American Leadership Academy Inc., and Eduprize Schools LLC. The data suggests that the Queen Creek Unified District, which several of the top-performing schools belong to, is performing relatively well compared to the state average, with most of its schools ranking in the top half of Arizona elementary schools.