For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,697 students in 85035, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85035, AZ are Peralta School, Vista College Prep - Sueo Park and Manuel Pena Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peralta School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7125 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Vista College Prep - Sueo Park
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 374-7159
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Grades: K-6
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4525 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(602) 442-2500
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Precision Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7318 W Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 936-8682
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 936-8682
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #66.
Palm Lane
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2043 N 64th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine Desert West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 344-7150
Grades: K-5
| 721 students
Rank: #88.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2252 N 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 900 students
Rank: #99.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
2533 N 60th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5700
Grades: PK
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Midtown High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7318 W Lynwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 963-8682
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 963-8682
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
85035, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Puerta High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Omega Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6339 W Monte Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-5300
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
S. Sturgeon Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
5757 West Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 776-2069
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85035, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85035, AZ include Peralta School, Vista College Prep - Sueo Park and Manuel Pena Jr. School.
How many public schools are located in 85035, AZ?
12 public schools are located in 85035, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035, AZ?
85035, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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