Best 85284 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,902 students in 85284, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 278 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 85284, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85284, AZ are Center For Educational Excellence, Corona Del Sol High School and C I Waggoner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85284 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85284, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85284, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 E Elliot Rd Ste 9
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 632-1940
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Sol High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 752-8888
Gr: 9-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
C I Waggoner School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Evit - Corona Del Sol High School
Vocational School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De La Mariposa School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 E Knox Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Kyrene De Las Manitas School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Courtney Ln
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Kyrene Digital Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8700 S Kyrene Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-7000
Gr: K-8
Rank: #88.
Kyrene Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85284, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85284, AZ include Center For Educational Excellence, Corona Del Sol High School and C I Waggoner School.
How many public schools are located in 85284?
8 public schools are located in 85284.
What percentage of students in 85284 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 85284 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85284?
85284 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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