For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,267 students in 85028, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 468 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 85028, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85028, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Primary and Mercury Mine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85028, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85028, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #77.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Accelerated Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4105 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 485-0309
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 485-0309
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
85028, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3602 East Cholla Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 466-1153
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 466-1153
Grades: 4-8
| 47 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85028, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85028, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Primary and Mercury Mine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85028, AZ?
9 public schools are located in 85028, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85028, AZ go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 85028, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85028, AZ?
85028, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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