For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,511 students in 85053, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,732 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 85053, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85053, AZ are West-mec - Greenway High School, Greenway High School and Ombudsman - Charter West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #22.
Greenway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Acacia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 W Evans Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Grades: K-6
| 788 students
Rank: #66.
Ironwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14850 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17624 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Desert Foothills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 W Banff Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1111.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #1212.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #1313.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #1414.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Rank: #1515.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Gateway Community College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2931 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85053, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85053, AZ include West-mec - Greenway High School, Greenway High School and Ombudsman - Charter West.
How many public schools are located in 85053?
16 public schools are located in 85053.
What percentage of students in 85053 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 85053 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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