Best 85029 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,637 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 80% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sahuaro School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12835 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4001 W Laurel Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Moon Mountain School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13425 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3808 W Joan De Arc Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 W Yucca St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5800
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Cholla Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 W Cholla St
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 896-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Shaw Butte School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12202 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 347-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85029 Arizona

85029, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Gr: K-8
455 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7300
12814 N. 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Gr: 9-12
Rsd High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
13615 N 35th Ave Ste 11
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 993-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 50%

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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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