For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,268 students in 85043, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85043, AZ are Riverside Traditional School, Sun Canyon School and Tuscano Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Sun Canyon School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscano Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Western Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Kings Ridge School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Grades: 2-8
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Sunridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #99.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1010.
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #1111.
Western Valley Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85043, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85043, AZ include Riverside Traditional School, Sun Canyon School and Tuscano Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85043?
11 public elementary schools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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