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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85021 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 6,312 students in 85021, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 436 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 85021, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85021, AZ are West-mec - Sunnyslope High School, Bennett Academy - Venture Site and Sunnyslope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85021 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85021, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85021, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Bennett Academy - Venture Site
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-4220
Gr: K-7
Rank: #33.
Sunnyslope High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 2,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Washington High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2217 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Washington High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2217 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Intelli-school - Metro Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3327 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Sage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10220 N 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 485-3402
Gr: K-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Orangewood School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7337 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-2900
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Royal Palm Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8520 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3200
Gr: 5-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Richard E Miller School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 W Alice Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3000
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 2
Special Education School
2051 W Northern Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 3
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Distance Itinerant Service Program Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Phoenix Day School For The Deaf Preschool
Special Education School
1946 W Morten Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 1 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 2 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 3 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Basis Phoenix North
Charter School
Cross Streets 303 And 17
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(480) 289-2088
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center - Papago
Alternative School
Charter School
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 535-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellischool Online
Alternative School
Charter School
2222 W Northern Ave Ste A110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Pas Charter Online
Alternative School
Charter School
2222 W Northern Ave Ste A110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance
Alternative School
Charter School
1589 E Plantation Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(928) 346-3925
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sc Jensen Online
Alternative School
Charter School
2222 W Northern Ave Ste A110
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School District Online Learning Academ
8520 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 347-3900
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85021, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85021, AZ include West-mec - Sunnyslope High School, Bennett Academy - Venture Site and Sunnyslope High School.
How many public schools are located in 85021?
26 public schools are located in 85021.
What percentage of students in 85021 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 85021 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85021?
85021 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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