For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,491 students in 85051, AZ (there are , serving 331 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 85051, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ are Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, West-mec - Cortez High School and Cortez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85051 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85051, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85051, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Cortez High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Cortez High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8828 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 915-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Roadrunner Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7702 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8430 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 348-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8033 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Palo Verde Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7502 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8710 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Cactus Wren Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9650 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Maya High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3660 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pointe
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 65%
85051, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
7310 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-8998
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 74%
8123 North 35th Avenue 2
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 79%
8123 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 242-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 77%
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10215 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 209-0017
Gr: 7-12 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Vista Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
7812 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 336-9713
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85051, AZ include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, West-mec - Cortez High School and Cortez High School.
How many public schools are located in 85051?
13 public schools are located in 85051.
What percentage of students in 85051 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 85051 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85051?
85051 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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