For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,446 students in 85044, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 406 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 85044, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85044, AZ are Basis Ahwatukee, Kyrene De La Colina School and Kyrene De Las Lomas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85044 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85044, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85044, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene De La Colina School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13612 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Kyrene De Las Lomas School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11820 S Warner Elliot Loop
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Pointe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 759-8449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De La Esperanza School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14841 S 41st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2800
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Evit - Mountain Pointe High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 E Knox Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 461-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Kyrene Centennial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13808 S 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 648 students
85044, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ambassador Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
13612 South 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-1000
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 541-1000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Sonoran Science Academy - Ahwatukee (Closed 2017)
Charter School
14647 S. 50th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-5370
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-5370
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85044, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85044, AZ include Basis Ahwatukee, Kyrene De La Colina School and Kyrene De Las Lomas School.
How many public schools are located in 85044?
7 public schools are located in 85044.
What percentage of students in 85044 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 85044 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85044?
85044 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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