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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85282


At a glance
18
Schools
6,701
Students
8
Districts
2
5-star schools
Top rankedWard Traditional Academy68th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School up 225 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Carminati School 12.5 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Meyer Montessori
SchoolDigger ratings
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8 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 85282 zip code area of Tempe, Arizona is home to 16 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the Tempe School District and Tempe Union High School District, with a few charter schools as well.

Several schools stand out in the area, including Tempe Preparatory Academy, a top-ranked public charter high school, and Ward Traditional Academy, a highly-rated public elementary/middle school. Other notable institutions are McKemy Academy of International Studies, a top-performing public middle school, and Meyer Montessori, a public elementary school with strong academic performance.

The data reveals a wide range in academic outcomes across the schools in this area. While the top-performing schools have exceptional test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings, there are also lower-performing institutions with more modest results. Factors like student-teacher ratios, funding levels, and socioeconomic status of the student population appear to play a role in the disparities observed. Overall, the 85282 zip code offers a diverse educational landscape, with both high-achieving and underperforming schools, warranting further analysis and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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