For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,440 students in 85029, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 272 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85029, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85029, AZ are West-mec - Moon Valley High School, Intelli-school Glendale and Sahuaro School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85029 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85029, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85029, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Moon Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13806 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7210
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Sahuaro School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3808 W Joan De Arc Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Moon Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #66.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 W Laurel Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #77.
Cholla Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Cholla St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 699 students
Rank: #88.
Moon Mountain School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13425 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3040 W Yucca St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #1010.
Rsd High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13615 N 35th Ave Ste 11
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,128 students
Rank: #1212.
Shaw Butte School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12202 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 706 students
85029, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Arizona - North (Closed 2010)
Charter School
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Eastern Sky Community Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
455 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rsd Computerized Plus High School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
12814 N. 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85029, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85029, AZ include West-mec - Moon Valley High School, Intelli-school Glendale and Sahuaro School.
How many public schools are located in 85029, AZ?
12 public schools are located in 85029, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85029, AZ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85029, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85029, AZ?
85029, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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