For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,232 students in 85335, AZ (there are , serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85335, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85335, AZ are West-mec - Dysart High School, El Mirage Elementary School and Dysart High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85335 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85335, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85335, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Dysart High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
El Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #33.
Dysart High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #44.
Surprise Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 831 students
Rank: #55.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12701 N Main St
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
Grades: PK-8
| 868 students
Rank: #77.
Dysart Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12950 W Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
85335, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11405 N. Dysart Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7927
Grades: 5-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85335, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85335, AZ include West-mec - Dysart High School, El Mirage Elementary School and Dysart High School.
How many public schools are located in 85335?
7 public schools are located in 85335.
What percentage of students in 85335 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85335 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85335?
85335 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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