For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,811 students in El Mirage, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Mirage, AZ are El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School and Thompson Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Mirage, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Mirage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in El Mirage, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Mirage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Surprise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 716 students
Rank: #44.
Riverview School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12701 N Main St
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
Grades: PK-8
| 914 students
Rank: #55.
Dysart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12950 W Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
El Mirage, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11405 N. Dysart Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
Grades: 5-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in El Mirage, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Mirage, AZ include El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School and Thompson Ranch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Mirage?
5 public elementary schools are located in El Mirage.
What is the racial composition of students in El Mirage?
El Mirage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Mirage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in El Mirage include: El Mirage Elementary School vs. Dysart Middle School, Dysart Middle School vs. El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School vs. Thompson Ranch Elementary School
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