For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,945 students in 85037, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85037, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix, Westwind Elementary School and Copper King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85037 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85037, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85037, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4525 N. 98th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 219-4320
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Westwind Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 972 students
Rank: #33.
Copper King Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Pendergast Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #77.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10720 W Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,554 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
85037, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calderwood Alternative School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10730 West Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4200 N. 99th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 568-5565
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(602) 568-5565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3841 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2340
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9040a West Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2215
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85037, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85037, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix, Westwind Elementary School and Copper King Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85037?
9 public schools are located in 85037.
What is the racial composition of students in 85037?
85037 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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