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Best 85283 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,207 students in 85283, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 85283 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85283, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85283, AZ Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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 elementary schools in 85283, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85283, AZ include Fuller Elementary School, Rover Elementary School and Kyrene Del Norte School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85283?
12 public elementary schools are located in 85283.
What is the racial composition of students in 85283?
85283 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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