For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,043 students in 85031, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 433 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 85031, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85031, AZ are Liberty Traditional Charter School, John F. Long and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85031 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85031, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85031, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4027 N 45th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 442-8791
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Long
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4407 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4315 N Maryvale Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3611 N 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4308 N 51st Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Frank Borman School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3637 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #77.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Grades: PK-8
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Justine Spitalny Ste3am School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 N 46th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #99.
Eagle College Prep Maryvale
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 638-0820
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Cartwright Virtual Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5220 W. Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4066
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Cartwright School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 722 students
Rank: n/an/a
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Grades: PK
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
5480 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-5100
Grades: PK
| 184 students
85031, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Grades: 6
| 438 students
3950 N 53rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 980-8147
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 980-8147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3611 North 47th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 528-5541
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 528-5541
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5350 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 944-2097
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
West-mec - Metrocenter Academy (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
9617 Metro Parkway West
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 864-3980
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 864-3980
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
West-mec - Peoria Transition Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
7565 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 738-0000
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 738-0000
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85031, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85031, AZ include Liberty Traditional Charter School, John F. Long and Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy.
How many public schools are located in 85031?
13 public schools are located in 85031.
What percentage of students in 85031 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 85031 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85031?
85031 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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