For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,128 students in 85009, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85009, AZ are Magnet Traditional School, Esperanza Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85009 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85009, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85009, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3025 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2800
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2600
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
J B Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3200
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #66.
P T Coe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 W Roanoke Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2400
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Alta E Butler School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
Moya Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
406 N 41st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-3100
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1010.
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Isaac Online Prep Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6700
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #1212.
Isaac Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3402 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 455-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1313.
Arthur M Hamilton School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
85009, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspc - Douglas/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspc - Safford/ft. Grant/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspc-phoenix/globe (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3101 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Durango Transitional Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3125 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 452-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 452-4700
Grades: 3-12
| 97 students
367 N. 21st . Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(623) 925-2780
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(623) 925-2780
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
367 North 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 258-6060
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 258-6060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
367 N. 21st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 305-8440
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 305-8440
Grades: K-3
| 23 students
4612 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 764-1500
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 764-1500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3445 W. Durango
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 506-4264
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 506-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85009, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85009, AZ include Magnet Traditional School, Esperanza Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85009?
13 public elementary schools are located in 85009.
What is the racial composition of students in 85009?
85009 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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