For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,188 students in 85388, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85388, AZ are Canyon Ridge School, Cimarron Springs Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85388 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85388, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85388, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Western Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Paradise Honors Middle School
Charter School
12805 N 175th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7430
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7430
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85388, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85388, AZ include Canyon Ridge School, Cimarron Springs Middle School and Sunset Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85388?
5 public elementary schools are located in 85388.
What is the racial composition of students in 85388?
85388 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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