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Best 85032 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 10,079 students in 85032, AZ (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,981 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 85032, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85032, AZ are Fireside Elementary School, Sonoran Sky Elementary School and North Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85032 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85032, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85032, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Benchmark School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-3582
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #1010.
Milestones Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4707 E Robert E Lee St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 404-1009
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,900 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Whispering Wind Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15844 N 43rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Pvonline
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Campo Bello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 E Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Freedom Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 E Paradise Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 424-0771
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Indian Bend Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3633 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Palomino Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15833 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Palomino Intermediate School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15815 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Greenway Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2400
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Crestview College Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2616 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 765-9555
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Paradise Valley Community College
Vocational School
18401 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 787-7352
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85032, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85032, AZ include Fireside Elementary School, Sonoran Sky Elementary School and North Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85032?
24 public schools are located in 85032.
What percentage of students in 85032 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 85032 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85032?
85032 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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