For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,185 students in 85388, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85388, AZ are Canyon Ridge School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Western Peaks 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 47% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), 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 50% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Grades: PK-8
| 985 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 979 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
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, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Western Peaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85388?
4 public elementary schools are located in 85388.
What is the racial composition of students in 85388?
85388 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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