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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tolleson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 13,718 students in Tolleson, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Tolleson, AZ are University High School, Maricopa Institute Of Technology and West Point High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tolleson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Tolleson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tolleson, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 S 55th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(602) 477-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
West Point High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Tolleson Virtual High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4022
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Tolleson Union High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Arts Academy At Estrella Mountain
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2504 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-2120
Gr: K-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hurley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8950 W Illini Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5100
Gr: 3-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Linda High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 S 87th Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 474-7004
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Union Connects
3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5005
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Union Elementary School
3834 S 91st Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-5000
Gr: PK-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tolleson, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Tolleson, AZ include University High School, Maricopa Institute Of Technology and West Point High School.
How many public schools are located in Tolleson?
15 public schools are located in Tolleson.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolleson?
Tolleson public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tolleson are often viewed compared to one another?

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