For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,768 students in 85023, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 85023, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85023, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Lookout Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Thunderbird High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Thunderbird High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,547 students
Rank: #66.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Constitution Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 597 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain Sky Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16225 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 696 students
Rank: #99.
John Jacobs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14421 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
85023, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Unity Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85023, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85023, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Lookout Mountain School.
How many public schools are located in 85023?
9 public schools are located in 85023.
What percentage of students in 85023 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 85023 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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