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Best 85340 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,252 students in 85340, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 662 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 85340, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85340, AZ are Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Verrado Elementary School and Mabel Padgett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85340 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85340, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85340, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Verrado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Corte Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 N Santa Fe Trl
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Belen Soto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Western Sky Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Verrado Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Gr: 5-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13335 W Missouri Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Crown Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12450 W Maryland Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-9300
Gr: K-6 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Scott L Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18701 W Thomas Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Gr: 5-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
White Tanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Pensar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12843 W Redondo Dr
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602) 383-4013
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Preschool
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Valley Preschool
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Rancho Santa Fe Preschool
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85340, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85340?
21 public schools are located in 85340.
What percentage of students in 85340 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 85340 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85340?
85340 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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