For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,870 students in 85006, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85006, AZ are Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School and Excelencia School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85006 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85006, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85006, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: K-4 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Excelencia School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix #1 Iacademy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1817 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Garfield School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
William T Machan Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
85006, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Copper State Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1301 E Almeria Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(480) 329-6780
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(480) 329-6780
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
417 North 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 416-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Phoenix Prep Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
735 E Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Gr: K-12
1817 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3805
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85006, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85006, AZ include Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School and Excelencia School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85006?
10 public elementary schools are located in 85006.
What is the racial composition of students in 85006?
85006 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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