For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 7,474 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Midtown are Basis Phoenix Central Primary, Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix and Phoenix Modern. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Grades: K-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2536 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3759
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Modern
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Mitchell Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 740-9271
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 740-9271
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Park School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Arizona Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 E Virginia Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 476-1320
Grades: K-12
| 4,499 students
Rank: #66.
Arizona Autism Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 882-5544
Grades: K-6
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Arizona Autism Charter School-online K-8
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Rank: #88.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 5-12
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 E Montecito Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 707-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 707-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix Central Primary, Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix and Phoenix Modern.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
9 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Phoenix public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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