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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85937


At a glance
8
Schools
2,433
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedSnowflake High School54th of 271 Arizona high schools
Biggest riser
Snowflake Junior High School up 39 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
George Washington Academy 9.5 students per teacher
Summary:

The 85937 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, providing education for students from preschool through 12th grade. The schools in this area demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions leading the way.

Snowflake High School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Arizona high schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 11th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (58%), Math (51%), and Science (44%) are all significantly above the state averages. Highland Primary School also stands out, with strong 3rd grade proficiency rates of 59% in ELA and 65% in Math, well above the state averages. Additionally, Snowflake Junior High School maintains a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20% of Arizona middle schools, with impressive 8th grade proficiency rates of 64% in ELA and 56% in Math.

The schools in this zip code demonstrate consistent high performance, with Snowflake Unified District and Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School supporting student learning. However, the data also reveals funding disparities, with the charter school George Washington Academy spending nearly $5,000 more per student than the district-run Snowflake Junior High School. Overall, the schools in this area appear to be performing well academically, but more complete data would be needed to fully evaluate factors like equity and the drivers of student success.

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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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