For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,041 students in 85379, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85379, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85379, AZ are Highland Prep, Imagine Rosefield and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85379 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85379, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85379, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15600 W Hearn Rd
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Imagine Rosefield
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Grades: K-8
| 1,895 students
Rank: #44.
Marley Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #55.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Grades: 5-8
| 712 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho Gabriela
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Grades: PK-4
| 633 students
Rank: #77.
Countryside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Calibre Academy Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15688 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Grades: K-8
| 546 students
Rank: #99.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85379, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85379, AZ include Highland Prep, Imagine Rosefield and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise.
How many public schools are located in 85379?
9 public schools are located in 85379.
What percentage of students in 85379 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85379 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85379?
85379 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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