For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,384 students in 85007, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85007, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85007, AZ are Metropolitan Arts Institute, Franklin Police And Fire High School and Paul Dunbar Lawrence School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85007 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85007, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85007, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 258-9500
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 258-9500
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Police And Fire High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85007, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85007, AZ include Metropolitan Arts Institute, Franklin Police And Fire High School and Paul Dunbar Lawrence School.
How many public schools are located in 85007?
5 public schools are located in 85007.
What percentage of students in 85007 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85007 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85007?
85007 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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