For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,693 students in 85120, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85120, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Imagine Prep Superstition. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85120 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85120, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85120, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Apache Junction High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #55.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #66.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Arches Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Apache Junction High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 461-4000
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85120, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85120, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85120, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Imagine Prep Superstition.
How many public schools are located in 85120?
8 public schools are located in 85120.
What is the racial composition of students in 85120?
85120 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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