For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 19,925 students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in South Mountain Village are Desert Vista High School, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete and Evit - Desert Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,964 students
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Evit - Desert Vista High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Humanities And Sciences Academy Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Grades: 11-12
| 1 students
Rank: #66.
South Mountain Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
449 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-8531
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-8531
Grades: K-3
| 67 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Aim Higher College Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4848 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #99.
Aaec - Smcc Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2002 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1010.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Marigold School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eagle College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 323-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 323-5400
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Irene Lopez School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Basis Phoenix South
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 S 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 447-1795
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 447-1795
Grades: K-12
| 487 students
Rank: #1616.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1717.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-12
| 625 students
Rank: #1818.
Champion Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7900 S Jesse Owens Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 664-3379
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1919.
Nevitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4525 E Saint Anne Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2020.
John R Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6209 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4930
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4930
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Valley View School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8220 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4980
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4980
Grades: PK-8
| 500 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2525.
Sun Valley Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 W Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 692-4914
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 692-4914
Grades: K-8
| 575 students
Rank: #2626.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4615 S 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Grades: PK-3
| 217 students
Rank: #2727.
Eagle College Prep Phoenix South
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-1212
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-1212
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
Rank: #2828.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 W Dobbins Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4270
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4270
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
Rank: #2929.
T G Barr School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #3030.
South Valley Prep And Arts School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4039 E Raymond St Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(877) 225-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #3131.
Sunland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: #3232.
V H Lassen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4210
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4210
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #3333.
South Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,146 students
Rank: #3434.
C O Greenfield School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Grades: 4-8
| 481 students
Rank: #3535.
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Alta Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ include Desert Vista High School, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete and Evit - Desert Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
46 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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