For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,379 students in 85396, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85396, AZ are Festival Foothills Elementary School, West-mec - Verrado High School and The Odyssey Preparatory - Sienna Hills. 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 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85396, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Verrado High School
Vocational 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
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
The Odyssey Preparatory - Sienna Hills
Charter School
(Math: 28% | 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
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Tartesso Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29677 W Indianola Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 474-5400
Grades: K-5
| 855 students
Rank: #55.
Verrado High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85396, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85396, AZ include Festival Foothills Elementary School, West-mec - Verrado High School and The Odyssey Preparatory - Sienna Hills.
How many public schools are located in 85396, AZ?
5 public schools are located in 85396, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85396, AZ?
85396, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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