For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 638 students in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Desert Hills is Sunset Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Ridge School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35707 N 33rd Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix, AZ include Sunset Ridge School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Desert Hills, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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