For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,921 students in 85259, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85259, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Evit - Desert Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85259 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85259, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85259 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basis Scottsdale, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85259, AZ Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 981 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12
85259, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85259, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85259, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Evit - Desert Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85259?
3 public high schools are located in 85259.
What is the racial composition of students in 85259?
85259 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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