Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85936

The 85936 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals a mix of strong and average performing schools in this area, with Coronado Elementary School standing out for its exceptional academic performance, while the high schools show room for improvement in areas like graduation and dropout rates.

St Johns Middle School is a consistent high performer, ranking in the top 20% of Arizona middle schools in recent years and outperforming both district and state averages in test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. In contrast, the two high schools, St Johns High School and St. Johns Learning Center, have 4-year graduation rates around 78%, slightly below the state average, and dropout rates around 5%, which are higher than the state average.

The data also reveals potential funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $3,558 at the alternative St. Johns Learning Center to $9,191 at St Johns High School. Additionally, all schools in the St Johns Unified District appear to serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch data, which is an important contextual factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance.