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Top 10 Best 85006 Arizona Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,574 students in 85006, AZ (there are , serving 334 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 85006, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85006, AZ are Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Pathways In Education and Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85006 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85006, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85006, AZ Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Education
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2226 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 626-7057
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: K-4
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Excelencia School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Phoenix #1 Iacademy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #99.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Rank: #1111.
Garfield School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Summit High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
728 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 258-8959
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #1313.
William T Machan Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85006 Arizona

85006, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1301 E Almeria Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(480) 329-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
417 North 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
735 E Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1817 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Grades: PK
| 14 students
1800 E Van Buren
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 251-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 E Almeria Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 710-1873
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85006, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85006?
13 public schools are located in 85006.
What percentage of students in 85006 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 85006 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85006?
85006 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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