For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 399 students in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Newcastle Village is Cactus Wren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix, AZ include Cactus Wren Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Newcastle Village, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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