Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85349

The 85349 zip code area in Arizona is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the overall performance of schools in this region is relatively low, a few standout institutions are outpacing their peers and the district/state averages.

Desert View Elementary is a shining example, with its students consistently outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts and math proficiency. Similarly, Sun Valley Elementary boasts some of the highest math proficiency rates in the area. In contrast, the two high schools, San Luis High School and PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center, face significant challenges, with low proficiency rates on state assessments and high dropout rates.

The school districts that these institutions belong to, including Yuma Union High School District, Gadsden Elementary District, and Somerton Elementary District, are all rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating relatively poor performance. However, the charter school Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ has shown improvement, moving from a 0-star to a 1-star rating in recent years.