Best 85042 Arizona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,901 students in 85042, AZ.

The top-ranked public high schools in 85042, AZ are Paideia Liberal Arts Academy, Desert Marigold School and The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 85042 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 85042 have a Graduation Rate of 46%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South Pointe High School, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).