For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,763 students in 85027, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85027, AZ are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Adams Traditional Academy and Union Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85027 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85027, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85027, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Traditional Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 W Parkside Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 938-5517
Grades: K-8
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Union Park School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1617 W Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 435-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 435-4920
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Deer Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 388-4444
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 388-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #77.
Barry Goldwater High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #88.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #99.
West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-7005
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-7005
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1010.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #1111.
Deer Valley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
85027, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
19825 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(480) 279-7600
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 879-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
2800 West Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-1180
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85027, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85027, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Adams Traditional Academy and Union Park School.
How many public schools are located in 85027?
12 public schools are located in 85027.
What is the racial composition of students in 85027?
85027 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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