For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,089 students in 85022, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85022, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85022, AZ are Kaleidoscope School, Hidden Hills Elementary School and Echo Mountain Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85022 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85022, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85022, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Gr: K-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1919 E Sharon Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Echo Mountain Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
Gr: PK-3 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Gr: 7-12 | 617 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600
Gr: 4-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 640-9326
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(623) 640-9326
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
85022, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85022, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85022, AZ include Kaleidoscope School, Hidden Hills Elementary School and Echo Mountain Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 85022?
8 public schools are located in 85022.
What percentage of students in 85022 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85022 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85022?
85022 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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