For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,615 students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Central City South are Amerischools Academy North, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley and Paul Dunbar Lawrence School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Central City South, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy North
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 S 4th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(928) 919-7203
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 S 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 374-7159
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Arthur M Hamilton School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix, AZ include Amerischools Academy North, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley and Paul Dunbar Lawrence School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City South, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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