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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85259


At a glance
6
Schools
3,998
Students
4
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedMission Montessori Academy39th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Anasazi Elementary up 30 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Mission Montessori Academy 12.9 students per teacher
Summary:

The 85259 zip code area of Scottsdale, Arizona is home to 5 schools serving grades 4-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. This data-rich area showcases a mix of high-performing public charter and traditional public schools, with several standouts delivering exceptional academic results for their students.

At the top of the list is BASIS Scottsdale, a public charter alternative school for grades 4-12 that boasts remarkable proficiency rates, with 98% of 11th graders scoring proficient in science in 2024-2025, far exceeding the 19% state average. The school also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4%. Another standout is Anasazi Elementary, a public school that ranks among the top 81 out of 909 elementary schools in Arizona and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with strong academic performance across the board.

The data also highlights the success of Mission Montessori Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks 39th out of 909 elementary schools in the state, with particularly high proficiency rates in English language arts and math. Meanwhile, Desert Mountain High School and Mountainside Middle School round out the district, with solid performance metrics and graduation rates. Overall, the 85259 zip code area showcases a diverse range of educational options, with several schools delivering exceptional results for their students.

Ranking:
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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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