Best Public Schools in Zip Code 86021


Summary:

The 86021 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools show a mix of academic performance, a few standouts emerge. Masada Charter School excels in test scores, significantly outperforming state averages, but has a concerning 0% four-year graduation rate that requires further investigation. In contrast, El Capitan Public School ranks among the top 39 high schools in Arizona but has room for improvement in its 68.4% graduation rate and 8.7% dropout rate.

The schools in this area serve diverse student populations, with Cottonwood Elementary and El Capitan Public School having more racially diverse student bodies compared to the 100% white student population at Masada Charter School. Cottonwood Elementary and El Capitan Public School also have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. These schools face challenges in academic outcomes, with mixed test score performance and room for improvement in areas like graduation and dropout rates.

Overall, the schools in the 86021 zip code area present a mixed picture, with standout academic performance at Masada Charter School but concerning graduation and dropout rates, as well as schools serving higher-need student populations that require targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes. Further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to these trends would be valuable for parents and the community to better understand the strengths and areas for improvement in the local school system.








Cities Near Zip Code 86021

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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