Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85326

The 85326 zip code area of Buckeye, Arizona is home to 24 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 8 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standouts like Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies and Westpark Elementary performing well above the district and state averages, while others struggle with low graduation rates and test scores.

The high schools in the area have a wide range of four-year graduation rates, from a low of 18.6% at ThrivePoint High School to a high of 96.4% at Odyssey Institute. Test score proficiency also varies significantly, with 11th grade ELA proficiency ranging from 10% at Skyview High School to 58% at Odyssey Institute. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is high across many of the schools, with several over 60% and one as high as 73.71%.

The data suggests that the The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. and Roosevelt Preparatory Academy charter schools in the area generally perform better than their Buckeye Union High School District and Buckeye Elementary District counterparts. This highlights the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the success of these charter schools and explore ways to replicate their best practices across the district.