For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,066 students in 85120, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85120, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Cactus Canyon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85120 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85120, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85120, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
85120, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85120, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85120, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Cactus Canyon Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85120?
3 public elementary schools are located in 85120.
What is the racial composition of students in 85120?
85120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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