For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,655 students in 85396, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85396, AZ are West-mec - Verrado High School, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills and Verrado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85396 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85396, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85396, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Verrado High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 N Sienna Hills Pkwy
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 444-9654
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 444-9654
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Verrado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #44.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Tartesso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29677 W Indianola Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5100
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85396, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85396, AZ include West-mec - Verrado High School, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills and Verrado High School.
How many public schools are located in 85396?
6 public schools are located in 85396.
What is the racial composition of students in 85396?
85396 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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