For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,037 students in 85283, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,435 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 85283, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85283, AZ are Rover Elementary School, Kyrene Del Norte School and Fuller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85283 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85283, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85283, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Del Norte School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Tapbi
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #66.
Kyrene De Los Ninos School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Marcos De Niza High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #88.
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Wood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
727 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
George Gervin Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: #1111.
Compadre High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #1313.
Aguilar School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1414.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1515.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1616.
Evit - Compadre High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85283, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7541 South Willow Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 233-3622
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Guadalupe Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
9225 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-3757
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85283, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85283, AZ include Rover Elementary School, Kyrene Del Norte School and Fuller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85283?
17 public schools are located in 85283.
What percentage of students in 85283 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 85283 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85283?
85283 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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