For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,040 students in the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Surprise Farms are Canyon Ridge School, West-mec - Willow Canyon High School and Willow Canyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Surprise Farms, Surprise, AZ (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 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
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 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise, AZ include Canyon Ridge School, West-mec - Willow Canyon High School and Willow Canyon High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise?
the neighborhood of Surprise Farms, Surprise public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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