Top 5 Best 85020 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,558 students in 85020, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85020, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
245 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9317 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Rank: #88.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #99.
Colegio Petite Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 N Morley Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85020 Arizona

85020, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
10443 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
7000 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Grades: 1-8
| 133 students
7000 N. Central Ave. Building
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Grades: 1-8
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85020, AZ?
How many public elementary schools are located in 85020?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85020.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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