For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,206 students in the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Ashton Ranch are Countryside Elementary School and Ashton Ranch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Ashton Ranch, Surprise, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise, AZ include Countryside Elementary School and Ashton Ranch Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise?
the neighborhood of Ashton Ranch, Surprise public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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