The Creighton Academy

2802 E. Mcdowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Creighton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Creighton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The Creighton Academy's student population of 447 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The Creighton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Creighton Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1838 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
35%
15-19%
40%
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Creighton Academy's ranking?
The Creighton Academy is ranked #1838 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are The Creighton Academy often compared to?
The Creighton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Creighton Academy?
447 students attend The Creighton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Creighton Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Creighton Academy?
The Creighton Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Creighton Academy offer ?
The Creighton Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Creighton Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is The Creighton Academy located?
The Creighton Academy is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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