For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,491 students in 85051, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 331 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 85051, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, West-mec - Cortez High School and Cortez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85051, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Cortez High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Cortez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8430 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7702 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 654 students
Rank: #88.
Palo Verde Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7502 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 801 students
Rank: #99.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8710 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Cactus Wren Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8033 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 720 students
Rank: #1212.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3660 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pointe
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
85051, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7310 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
8123 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Vista Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7812 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, West-mec - Cortez High School and Cortez High School.
How many public schools are located in 85051?
13 public schools are located in 85051.
What percentage of students in 85051 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 85051 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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