For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,480 students in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Cartwright Elementary School are Manuel Pena Jr. School and Cartwright School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manuel Pena Jr. School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 N 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 691-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Cartwright School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ include Manuel Pena Jr. School and Cartwright School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Cartwright Elementary School, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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