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Best 85374 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,790 students in 85374, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 146 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85374, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
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 54% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85374, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15533 W Paradise Ln
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-2646
Gr: K-8 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Valley Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

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?
7 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 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85374?
85374 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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