For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,429 students in 85353, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85353, AZ are Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Virtual Academy and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85353 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85353, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85353, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-8
| 875 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
Hurley Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8950 W Illini Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Grades: 3-8
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Dos Rios Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2150 S 87th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
85353, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Plc Arts Academy At Scottsdale Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6140 E Thunderbird Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85353, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85353, AZ include Arizona Desert Elementary School, Tolleson Virtual Academy and Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85353?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85353.
What is the racial composition of students in 85353?
85353 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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