Best 85379 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,588 students in 85379, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85379, AZ are Imagine Rosefield, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise and Highland Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85379 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85379, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85379, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Rosefield
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12050 N Bullard Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 344-4300
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14506 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 299-9820
Gr: K-8 | 1,797 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15600 W Hearn Rd
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Rancho Gabriela
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Calibre Academy Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15688 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 556-2179
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85379, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85379, AZ include Imagine Rosefield, Legacy Traditional School - Surprise and Highland Prep.
How many public schools are located in 85379?
9 public schools are located in 85379.
What is the racial composition of students in 85379?
85379 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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