For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,416 students in 85020, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9317 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Colegio Petite Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Morley Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85020, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85020, AZ include Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85020?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85020.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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