For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,619 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, Ombudsman - Charter West and Imagine East Mesa Middle School. 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 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational 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
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
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
| 763 students
Rank: #55.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
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
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
Greenway High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17624 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Foothills Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 657 students
Rank: #1212.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1313.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1414.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Online Of Arizona
Charter School
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Gateway Community College
Vocational School
2931 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 5 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, Ombudsman - Charter West and Imagine East Mesa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 85053, AZ?
16 public schools are located in 85053, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85053, AZ go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 85053, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85053, AZ?
85053, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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