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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85142 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 25,959 students in 85142, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 359 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85142, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85142, AZ are Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School, Evit - Queen Creek High School and Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85142 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85142, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85142, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Gr: PK-6 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Evit - Queen Creek High School
Vocational School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22149 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22801 E Via Del Jardin
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cortina Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19680 S 188th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sossaman Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Desert Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22301 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5912
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22706 East Village Loop Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7420
Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Queen Creek High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22149 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5973
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22120 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-0722
Gr: K-6 | 834 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22700 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2150
Gr: K-12 | 2,356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Gr: 7-12 | 1,324 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Schnepf Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23161 E Grange Pkwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Gr: PK-6 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7655 S Higley Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 224-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Jack Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20750 S 214th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Queen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23636 S 204th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5920
Gr: PK-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Eduprize School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-1610
Gr: K-8 | 1,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24937 S Sossaman Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Queen Creek Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20435 S Old Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5940
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34696 N Village Ln
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Apn 304-64-878
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Cavit - San Tan Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2525.
San Tan Foothills High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 W Silverdale Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6240
Gr: 7-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
San Tan Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W San Tan Heights Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 888-7555
Gr: PK-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Crismon High School
21942 East Riggs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Gr: 7-12 | 2,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - American Leadership Academy Queen Creek
Vocational School
23908 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-4500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Casteel High School
Vocational School
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Crismon High School
Vocational School
21942 E Riggs Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5580
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Heritage Academy Gateway
Vocational School
19705 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 461-4400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85142, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85142?
33 public schools are located in 85142.
What percentage of students in 85142 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85142 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85142?
85142 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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