For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,274 students in 85028, AZ (there are , serving 526 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 85028, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85028, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Primary and Mercury Mine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85028 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85028, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85028, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Basis Phoenix Primary
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 598-0330
Gr: K-5 | 814 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4530 E Gold Dust Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 699-4950
Gr: 4-8 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,148 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Shadow Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Gr: 5-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Accelerated Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4105 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 485-0309
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 485-0309
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 29%
85028, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3602 East Cholla Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6130
Gr: K-6 | 449 students Minority enrollment: 17%
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%
3540 E. Cholla
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 493-6220
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85028, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85028, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Basis Phoenix Primary and Mercury Mine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85028?
10 public schools are located in 85028.
What percentage of students in 85028 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 85028 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85028?
85028 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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