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Best 85283 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,790 students in 85283, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 471 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 85283, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85283, AZ are Fuller Elementary School, Rover Elementary School and Kyrene Del Norte School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85283 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85283, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85283, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Kyrene Del Norte School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1331 E Redfield Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Evit - Marcos De Niza High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Kyrene De Los Ninos School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 E Dava Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Marcos De Niza High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 S Lakeshore Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Tapbi
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Wood School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
727 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Aguilar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Compadre High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
George Gervin Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1414.
Evit - Compadre High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Getz School
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85283, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85283, AZ include Fuller Elementary School, Rover Elementary School and Kyrene Del Norte School.
How many public schools are located in 85283?
17 public schools are located in 85283.
What percentage of students in 85283 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 85283 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85283?
85283 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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