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Best 85120 Arizona Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,428 students in 85120, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85120, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Avalon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85120 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85120, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85120, AZ Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Apache Junction High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Apache Junction High School
Vocational School
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85120 Arizona

85120, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Gr: K-8
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85120, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85120, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Avalon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85120?
7 public schools are located in 85120.
What is the racial composition of students in 85120?
85120 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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