Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85323

The 16 schools in the 85323 zip code area of Avondale, Arizona serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public schools and public charter schools. The data reveals a complex educational landscape, with significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.

The standout schools in this area include Legacy Traditional School - Avondale, a public charter elementary/middle school with strong academic performance, and Agua Fria High School, which has the highest 4-year graduation rate and lowest dropout rate among the high schools. Other notable schools are Michael Anderson, an elementary school with higher-than-average test scores, and Imagine Avondale Elementary, a public charter school.

However, the majority of schools in this area serve high-poverty student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 60%. This is likely a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed across the schools. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities, while also highlighting the potential for high-quality education, as demonstrated by the standout schools in the Legacy Traditional School - Avondale, Agua Fria Union High School, and other districts.