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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85260


At a glance
7
Schools
4,870
Students
6
Districts
5
5-star schools
Top rankedBASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus6th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Cheyenne Traditional School up 9 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Redfield Elementary School 11.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 85260 zip code area of Scottsdale, Arizona is home to a concentration of exceptionally high-performing schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with multiple institutions placing in the top 10-20 for their respective grade levels.

Among the standout schools in the area are Cheyenne Traditional School, an elementary school that ranks in the top 10-20 in Arizona and boasts impressive test scores, with 74-89% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69-86% proficient or better in Mathematics. The Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep high school is also a top performer, ranking in the top 8-14 high schools in the state and achieving exceptional test scores, with 92-97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 90-93% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, the BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus and BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus elementary charter schools are among the top-performing in the state, ranking in the top 6-27 and boasting 80-87% proficiency in English Language Arts and 75-88% proficiency in Mathematics.

The schools in the 85260 zip code area generally have much higher test scores than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This high level of academic performance is reflected in the schools' rankings, with several institutions placing among the best in Arizona. While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, the data suggests that factors beyond just funding and class size contribute to the exceptional educational outcomes in this area.

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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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