For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,518 students in 85023, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85023, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Lookout Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85023 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85023, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85023, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14841 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 466-8855
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 W Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Constitution Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
John Jacobs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14421 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
85023, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Unity Regional High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85023, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85023, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School and Lookout Mountain School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85023?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85023.
What is the racial composition of students in 85023?
85023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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