For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,630 students in 85020, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside and Madison Heights Elementary School. 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 30% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 844 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9317 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Rank: #77.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Grades: K-8
| 675 students
Rank: #88.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #99.
Colegio Petite Arizona
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Morley Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
85020, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Cyber High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10443 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Inspire Education A Mission Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Mission Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7000 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Grades: 1-8
| 133 students
Page Site High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
7000 N. Central Ave. Building
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Grades: 1-8
| 107 students
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, Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside and Madison Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85020, AZ?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85020, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85020, AZ?
85020, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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