Top 10 Best 85012 Arizona Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,870 students in 85012, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,961 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 85012, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85012, AZ are Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella, Basis Phoenix Central Primary and Phoenix Coding Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85012 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85012, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85012, AZ Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Grades: K-12
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Coding Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 E Civic Cir
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aaec Online
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 S Longhorn
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 222-3999
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 S Longmore
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 222-3999
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #77.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Red Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #88.
Aaec - Smcc Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2002 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aaec Show Low
Charter School
1152 School House Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 297-8500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1051
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pxu City
4502 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85012 Arizona

85012, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4530 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 234-2130
Grades: K-9
| 186 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85012, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85012?
12 public schools are located in 85012.
What percentage of students in 85012 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 85012 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85012?
85012 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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