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Best 85120 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,428 students in 85120, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85120, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Avalon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85120 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85120, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85120, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Apache Junction High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 474-3890
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
The Classical Academy at Superstition Mountain
550 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7570
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Apache Junction High School
Vocational School
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85120 Arizona

85120, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Gr: K-8
Superstition Mountain On-line School (Closed 2023)
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85120, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85120, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Avalon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85120?
8 public schools are located in 85120.
What is the racial composition of students in 85120?
85120 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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