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Best 85008 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,883 students in 85008, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 657 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 85008, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85008, AZ are Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln, Wilson Primary School and Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85008 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85008, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85008, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
701 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 424-1798
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 30th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2500
Gr: PK-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Gr: K-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
David Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2400
Gr: 4-8 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Papago School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2013 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6400
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
Rank: #1010.
The Creighton Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2802 E. Mcdowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6060
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Gateway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-4665
Gr: PK-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Pat Tillman Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Brunson-lee Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 N 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Special Education School
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85008, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85008?
15 public schools are located in 85008.
What percentage of students in 85008 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 85008 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85008?
85008 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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