For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,426 students in 85053, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,732 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 85053, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85053, AZ are West-mec - Greenway High School, Greenway High School and Acacia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85053 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85053, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85053, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Greenway High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3021 W Evans Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Gr: K-6 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14850 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Imagine Surprise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 344-1770
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1290 W Vah Ki Inn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(520) 723-5391
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Foothills Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 W Banff Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17624 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 467-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Imagine East Mesa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Imagine Camelback Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5050 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 344-4620
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Gateway Community College
Vocational School
2931 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
85053, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2820 West Kelton Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 461-3200
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85053, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85053, AZ include West-mec - Greenway High School, Greenway High School and Acacia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85053?
16 public schools are located in 85053.
What percentage of students in 85053 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 85053 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85053?
85053 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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