For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,620 students in 85029, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85029, AZ are Sahuaro School, Tumbleweed Elementary School and Moon Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85029 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85029, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85029, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sahuaro School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 W Laurel Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Moon Mountain School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13425 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3808 W Joan De Arc Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3040 W Yucca St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Gr: K-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Cholla Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Cholla St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Shaw Butte School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12202 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
85029, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Gr: K-8
Eastern Sky Community Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
455 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
12814 N. 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85029, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85029, AZ include Sahuaro School, Tumbleweed Elementary School and Moon Mountain School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85029?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85029.
What is the racial composition of students in 85029?
85029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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