Arizona›Maricopa County›Surprise
Best Schools in Surprise, Arizona
Compare 33 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
33
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
28,717
Total Students
Across Surprise
24.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
33 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)6 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,334 students at Valley Vista High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Western Peaks Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
763
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Point Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
13700 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
0
Rating
Students
797
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sunset Hills Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
877
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marley Park Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
15042 W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
1,023
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rancho Gabriela
publicmiddlePK-8
15272 W Gabriela Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
574
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Countryside Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
15047 N. Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
590
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sonoran Heights Middle School
publicmiddlePK-8
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Canyon Ridge School
publicmiddlePK-8
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
1,042
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Valley Vista High School
publichighGrade 7-12
15550 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
0
Rating
Students
2,334
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kingswood Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
15150 W Mondell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
0
Rating
Students
826
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cimarron Springs Middle School
publicmiddlePK-8
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
810
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ashton Ranch Middle School
publicmiddlePK-8
14898 W Acoma Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Willow Canyon High School
publichighGrade 7-12
17901 W Lundberg St, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
1,901
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shadow Ridge High School
publichighGrade 7-12
10909 N Perryville Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
2,212
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Freedom Traditional Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
16066 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374
0
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Asante Preparatory Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
23251 N 166Th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85387
0
Rating
Students
876
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Desert Oasis Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
17161 W Bajada Rd, Surprise, AZ 85387
0
Rating
Students
753
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
publichighK-12
14582 N. Sarival Ave, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
2,276
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise
charter schoolmiddleK-8
17300 W Cactus Road, Surprise, AZ 85388
0
Rating
Students
1,231
Student-Teacher
53:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highland Prep
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
15600 W Hearn Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379
0
Rating
Students
505
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Surprise
Surprise, Arizona is home to 33 schools serving over 28,717 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Surprise, Arizona?
There are 33 schools in Surprise, serving 28,717 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Surprise?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Surprise include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Surprise?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Surprise is 24.7:1.