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Best 85020 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,503 students in 85020, AZ (there are 5 private schools, serving 720 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 85020, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85020, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Glenview College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4386 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9317 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Colegio Petite Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 N Morley Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85020, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85020?
11 public schools are located in 85020.
What percentage of students in 85020 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 85020 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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