For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 11,134 students in 85142, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85142, AZ are Evit - Queen Creek High School, Queen Creek High School and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85142 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Camille Casteel High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85142, AZ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evit - Queen Creek High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22149 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Queen Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22149 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5973
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5973
Grades: 9-12
| 2,233 students
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-12
| 2,371 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Grades: 7-12
| 1,235 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,140 students
Rank: #66.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #77.
Cavit - San Tan Foothills High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(928) 645-2737
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
San Tan Foothills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Grades: 7-12
| 824 students
Rank: #99.
Queen Creek Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crismon High School
Magnet School
21942 East Riggs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Grades: 7-10
| 1,027 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Casteel High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Crismon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
21942 E Riggs Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5580
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Heritage Academy Gateway
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
19705 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85142, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ala Qc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
19843 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Leading Edge Academy - Queen Creek (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4815 West Hunt Hwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-6787
Grades: K-10
| 367 students
33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 677-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
20395 East Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
29697 N. Desert Willow Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 882-1814
Grades: K-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85142, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85142, AZ include Evit - Queen Creek High School, Queen Creek High School and American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12.
How many public high schools are located in 85142?
13 public high schools are located in 85142.
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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