For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,241 students in 85282, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 3,400 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 85282, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85282, AZ are Tempe Preparatory Academy, Ward Traditional Academy and Broadmor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85282 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85282, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85282, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Ward Traditional Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1965 E Hermosa Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Broadmor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 E Aepli Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-6599
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-6599
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Pinnacle Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2055 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
The French American Academy Of Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2222 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 334-9608
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 334-9608
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
480 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pinnacle High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 2
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
Mcclintock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 E Del Rio Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-4222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,949 students
Rank: #99.
Meyer Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2615 S Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Southern Avenue Ste 713
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-5382
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-5382
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1111.
Evit - Mcclintock High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1830 E Del Rio Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1212.
Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 S College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 459-5048
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 459-5048
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #1313.
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 E Malibu Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-6608
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-6608
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1414.
Arredondo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1515.
Connolly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Concorda Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8933
Grades: 6-8
| 984 students
Rank: #1616.
Curry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1974 E Meadow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8336
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8336
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1717.
Carminati School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1818.
International Commerce High School - Tempe
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #1919.
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 6-12
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
International Commerce High School Mcg
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1855 S Country Club Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 317-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
2224 W Southern Avenue Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
85282, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bright Ideas Charter School - Van Buren (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2720 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 275-3400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2020 East Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
D.w. Higgins Institute (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2150 East Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 413-0829
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 413-0829
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
E-institute - Tempe High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1815 East Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 439-5026
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3365
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 621-3365
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4525 S College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Imagine Tempe (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1538 East Southern Ave., A-g
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 355-1640
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
Intervention Learning Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2228 South Country Club Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leona Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5040 South Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
2250 South College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
2615 South Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 730-7102
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Montezuma Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5040 South Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 953-2933
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Pinnacle Education Inc. - South Mountain Academy (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1251 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Tempe, AZ 85282
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Pinnacle High School - Mesa (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4700 South Mcclintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Tempe Preparatory Junior Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1251 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85282, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85282, AZ include Tempe Preparatory Academy, Ward Traditional Academy and Broadmor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85282?
21 public schools are located in 85282.
What percentage of students in 85282 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 85282 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85282?
85282 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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