For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,474 students in 85374, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 120 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85374, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85374, AZ are Freedom Traditional Academy, Northwest Campus and Paradise Honors Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85374 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85374, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85374, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Gr: K-8 | 1,919 student Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Valley Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Dysart Ischool
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15802 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #77.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
85374, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85374, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85374, AZ include Freedom Traditional Academy, Northwest Campus and Paradise Honors Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85374?
8 public schools are located in 85374.
What percentage of students in 85374 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85374 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85374?
85374 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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