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Dysart Unified District (4243) (2026) - Surprise, AZ

Dysart Unified District (4243)

15802 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374-7466
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dysart Unified District (4243) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 23,078 students in Dysart Unified District (4243). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243) have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
23,078 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
1,162 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dysart Unified District (4243), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#180 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
40%
34%
45%
40%
26%
24%
95%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
49%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
37%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,748 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$246 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$248 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,645
$11,551
Spending / Student
$10,748
$11,452

Best Dysart Unified District (4243) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Traditional Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16066 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Ridge School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17359 W Surprise Farms Loop N
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,901 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Marley Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15042 W Sweetwater Ave
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Sonoran Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11405 N Greer Ranch Pkwy
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18302 W Burton Ave
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 876-7450
Gr: PK-8 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Cimarron Springs Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17032 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Rancho Gabriela
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15272 W Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17825 W Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8700
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Asante Preparatory Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23251 N 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 523-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Western Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18063 W Surprise Farms Loop S
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Kingswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15150 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Luke Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7300 N Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 876-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
El Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15047 N. Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 876-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Surprise Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Dysart High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,471 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
West Point Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 W Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14898 W Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 523-8300
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Riverview School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12701 N Main St
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Dysart Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12950 W Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) manages 24 public schools serving 23,078 students.
What is the rank of Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) is ranked #200 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
45% of Dysart Unified District (4243) students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Dysart Unified District (4243)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,748 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 23,078 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 95% (Top 1% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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