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Best 85028 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,231 students in 85028, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85028, AZ are Basis Phoenix Primary, Mercury Mine Elementary School and Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85028, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85028, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Gr: 4-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Gr: 5-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85028, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85028, AZ include Basis Phoenix Primary, Mercury Mine Elementary School and Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85028?
5 public elementary schools are located in 85028.
What is the racial composition of students in 85028?
85028 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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