For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,584 students in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Desert Ridge West are Pinnacle High School and West-mec - Pinnacle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,501 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Pinnacle High School
Vocational School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ include Pinnacle High School and West-mec - Pinnacle High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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