For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 882 students in 85007, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85007, AZ are Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Capitol Elementary School and Mary Mcleod Bethune School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85007 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85007, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85007, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
85007, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
1529 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 444-7963
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623) 444-7963
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 97%
1529 West Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students
1529 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Gr: K-7 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 17%
1529 W. Mcdowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 523-9090
Gr: K-7 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85007, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85007, AZ include Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, Capitol Elementary School and Mary Mcleod Bethune School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85007?
3 public elementary schools are located in 85007.
What is the racial composition of students in 85007?
85007 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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