Top 10 Best 85051 Arizona Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,100 students in 85051, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 331 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85051, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, West-mec - Cortez High School and Cortez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85051, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Cortez High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Cortez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #44.
North Pointe Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #77.
Manzanita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8430 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Roadrunner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7702 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 691 students
Rank: #99.
Palo Verde Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7502 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 870 students
Rank: #1010.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8710 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #1111.
Cactus Wren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8033 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 722 students
Rank: #1313.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3660 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85051 Arizona

85051, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7310 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
8123 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7812 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, West-mec - Cortez High School and Cortez High School.
How many public schools are located in 85051?
13 public schools are located in 85051.
What percentage of students in 85051 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85051 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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