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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85255


At a glance
5
Schools
2,312
Students
2
Districts
3
5-star schools
Top rankedDesert Canyon Elementary56th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Grayhawk Elementary School up 74 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Desert Canyon Elementary 13.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The 85255 zip code area in Arizona is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Scottsdale Unified District and the Paradise Valley Unified District. These schools generally perform very well, with several standouts that consistently rank among the top institutions in the state.

Desert Canyon Elementary and Pinnacle Peak Preparatory are both 5-star rated schools that excel in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming district and state averages. Meanwhile, Desert Canyon Middle School stands out as a top-ranked middle school in the state, with strong performance across multiple subjects.

While the schools in this area generally have high test scores and low dropout rates, there is notable variation in their performance and rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just location and district affiliation play a role in a school's success. Additionally, the lack of data on free and reduced-price lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity of the student populations, which could provide insights into potential equity issues within the schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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