For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,879 students in 85254, AZ (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,247 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 85254, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85254, AZ are Sequoya Elementary School, Horizon High School and Desert Shadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85254 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85254, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11808 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Cocopah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6615 E Cholla St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 484-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Peoria
Charter School
5215 E Karen Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(505) 710-3214
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(505) 710-3214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
85254, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Stars Prep Academy - Scottsdale, Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85254, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85254, AZ include Sequoya Elementary School, Horizon High School and Desert Shadows Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85254?
10 public schools are located in 85254.
What percentage of students in 85254 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 85254 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85254?
85254 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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