For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,492 students in 85020, AZ (there are , serving 744 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 85020, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85020, AZ are Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85020 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85020, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85020, AZ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9215 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-7672
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Glenview College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4386 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 841-1221
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Havasu Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3155 Maricopa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(928) 854-4011
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8621 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 E Mountain View Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4300
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School-sunnyslope
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9317 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 870-6674
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Colegio Petite Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Morley Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 222-9213
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 99%
85020, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
10443 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 568-5565
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Inspire Education A Mission Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 944-2097
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Mission Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7000 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Gr: 1-8 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 27%
7000 N. Central Ave. Building
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-4986
Gr: 1-8 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85020, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85020, AZ include Madison Richard Simis School, Madison Heights Elementary School and Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Mountainside.
How many public schools are located in 85020?
11 public schools are located in 85020.
What percentage of students in 85020 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 85020 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85020?
85020 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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