Top 3 Best 85259 Arizona Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,951 students in 85259, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85259, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Evit - Desert Mountain High School and Desert Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85259 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 41% statewide average). High schools in 85259, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85259 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Mountain High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85259, AZ Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #22.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Mountain High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85259 Arizona

85259, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12440 E. Mountain View Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 85259, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85259, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Evit - Desert Mountain High School and Desert Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85259, AZ?
3 public high schools are located in 85259, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85259, AZ?
85259, AZ public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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