For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,447 students in 85035, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85035, AZ are Vista College Prep - Sueo Park, Manuel Pena Jr. School and Imagine Desert West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85035 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85035, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85035, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista College Prep - Sueo Park
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
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: #22.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #33.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #44.
Peralta School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #55.
Charles W. Harris School
(Math: 7% | 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: #66.
Palm Lane
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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.
Joseph Zito Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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: #99.
Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts
(Math: 2% | 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
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 elementary schools in 85035, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85035, AZ include Vista College Prep - Sueo Park, Manuel Pena Jr. School and Imagine Desert West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85035, AZ?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85035, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85035, AZ?
85035, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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