Top 5 Best 85281 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,138 students in 85281, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85281, AZ are Integrity Education Centre, New School For The Arts Middle School and Laird Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85281 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85281, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85281, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Integrity Education Centre
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 731-4829
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
New School For The Arts Middle School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 481-9235
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Laird Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Flora Thew Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Scales Technology Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
Holdeman Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 W 18th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Gililland Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 S Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-7114
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #88.
Esperanza Prep
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1938 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 422-9080
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Rank: #99.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2033 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 276-1943
Grades: K-6
| 308 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85281 Arizona

85281, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E University Drive Suite 2
Tempe, AZ 85281
(844) 692-3372
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1525 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 305-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. 117
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 258-6797
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85281, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85281, AZ include Integrity Education Centre, New School For The Arts Middle School and Laird Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85281, AZ?
9 public elementary schools are located in 85281, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85281, AZ?
85281, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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