For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,646 students in 85033, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 264 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85033, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85033, AZ are Sunset School, Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School and Tomahawk School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85033 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85033, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85033, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6602 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7960 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Tomahawk School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7820 W Turney Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Westland School Brighton Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8632 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 271-9518
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 271-9518
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
Acclaim Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7624 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-0919
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-0919
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Premier Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7544 W Indian School Rd Ste A2
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 245-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 245-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #77.
Western School Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6515 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
Grades: 7-12
| 522 students
Rank: #88.
Estrella Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3733 N 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #99.
Heatherbrae School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7070 W Heatherbrae Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #1010.
G. Frank Davidson
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6935 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Math And Science Camelback
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6633 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 547-5587
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 547-5587
Grades: K-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer Preparatory - A Challenge Foundation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6629 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 933-3733
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 933-3733
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
Westland School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 N 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 247-6456
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1414.
Holiday Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4417 N 66th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #1515.
Maryvale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3415 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,795 students
Rank: #1616.
Trevor Browne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7402 W Catalina Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,921 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6308 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1818.
Victory Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 N 63rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 810-9781
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 810-9781
Grades: K-8
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Western School Science Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6515 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 249-3900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85033, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4602 N. 63rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4950
Grades: 6
| 440 students
Flor Del Sol (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3818 N. 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3401 N. 67th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4019
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4019
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rcb High School - Mesa (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4136 N. 75th Ave. 104
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(480) 833-0024
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(480) 833-0024
Grades: 11-12
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85033, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85033, AZ include Sunset School, Starlight Park College Preparatory And Community School and Tomahawk School.
How many public schools are located in 85033?
19 public schools are located in 85033.
What percentage of students in 85033 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85033 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85033?
85033 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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