For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,003 students in 85028, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85028, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Primary and Mercury Mine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85028, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85028, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Grades: K-5
| 814 students
Rank: #33.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Grades: 4-8
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
85028, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3602 East Cholla Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85028, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85028, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Primary and Mercury Mine Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85028?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85028.
What is the racial composition of students in 85028?
85028 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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