Top 10 Best 85042 Arizona Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,555 students in 85042, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 901 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 85042, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85042, AZ are Hope College And Career Readiness Academy, Paideia Virtual Academy and Desert Marigold School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85042 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85042, AZ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paideia Virtual Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
The Paideia Of South Phoenix
Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-12
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Nevitt Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 E Saint Anne Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
C O Greenfield School
Math: 8% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Grades: 4-8
| 480 students
Rank: #99.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6825 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220
Grades: PK-3
| 356 students
Rank: #1010.
T G Barr School
Math: 6% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #1212.
South Pointe High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8325 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #1313.
Amy L. Houston Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Grades: PK-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iamrsdonline Academy
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85042 Arizona

85042, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85042, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85042, AZ include Hope College And Career Readiness Academy, Paideia Virtual Academy and Desert Marigold School.
How many public schools are located in 85042, AZ?
15 public schools are located in 85042, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85042, AZ go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 85042, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85042, AZ?
85042, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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