For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,159 students in 85388, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85388, AZ are Canyon Ridge School, Paradise Honors High School and Willow Canyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85388 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85388, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85388, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Grades: PK-8
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Paradise Honors High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Shadow Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,323 students
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #77.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Grades: PK-8
| 969 students
Rank: #88.
Western Peaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Grades: PK-4
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Grades: 5-8
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Paradise Honors
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 738-0012
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 738-0012
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85388, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85388, AZ include Canyon Ridge School, Paradise Honors High School and Willow Canyon High School.
How many public schools are located in 85388?
10 public schools are located in 85388.
What is the racial composition of students in 85388?
85388 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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